Building With Purpose, Not Just Plans

Look, we're not gonna feed you the usual "eco-warrior" speech. We design buildings that actually work – for people AND the planet. No greenwashing, just honest sustainability that makes financial sense.

Real Talk

Why We Actually Care About This Stuff

After 15+ years watching the Vancouver skyline change, we realized something – buildings stick around way longer than trends. So yeah, we'd better get this right. It's not about being trendy; it's about not screwing over the next generation.

Energy That Doesn't Cost A Fortune

We're obsessed with passive design – orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation. Basically making the building do the work instead of your HVAC system. Our projects typically cut energy use by 40-60%, which means your utility bills won't make you cry.

Water Systems That Make Sense

Vancouver gets enough rain to fill a swimming pool on your roof annually. We capture it, use it, and keep it out of the storm drains. Greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting – all the stuff that sounds complicated but really isn't.

Materials With A Story

We spec locally-sourced materials when possible 'cause shipping stuff across the planet is kinda dumb. Plus, BC's got amazing timber, stone, and craftspeople. Why go elsewhere? Reclaimed materials are our jam too – old-growth timber beats new particle board any day.

Healthy Spaces People Wanna Be In

Natural light, fresh air, low-VOC materials – this isn't hippie stuff, it's basic human needs. People are more productive, healthier, and happier in well-designed spaces. We've seen it happen over and over.

Our Environmental Impact By The Numbers

We track this stuff religiously. Not to brag, but to improve. Here's what we've achieved across our projects:

47%

Average Energy Reduction

vs. conventional builds

62%

Water Conservation

through smart systems

890

Tonnes CO2 Offset

annually across portfolio

78%

Material Waste Diverted

from landfills

Certifications & Standards We Actually Use

We're not certification collectors, but these programs align with how we think buildings should work:

LEED Certified

12 projects ranging from Gold to Platinum. The metrics-based approach keeps us honest about performance targets.

Passive House

3 completed projects. Rigorous but worth it – the energy performance is insane. Perfect for Vancouver's climate.

WELL Building

Focuses on occupant health. We've integrated this into 5 commercial projects – clients love the productivity gains.

Net Zero Ready

Designing with future solar/renewable integration in mind. 8 projects prepped for net-zero when clients are ready.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

  • All new projects designed for minimum LEED Silver by 2026
  • Carbon-neutral operations by 2027 (we're at 65% now)
  • Partnering with local trades to upskill sustainable construction methods
  • Annual sustainability reports for all clients (not just the big ones)

We update these goals every year 'cause the industry moves fast and we gotta keep up.

Sustainable construction practices
Behind The Scenes

It's Not Just The Big Stuff

People think sustainability is all solar panels and green roofs. Sure, those are cool, but honestly? It's the boring stuff that matters most.

Like, we obsess over window placement. Sounds dull, right? But proper daylighting can cut your lighting costs by 70%. We argue about insulation types for hours (yeah, we're fun at parties). We detail every joint to eliminate thermal bridging.

The unglamorous details – air sealing, duct design, control systems – that's where buildings actually become efficient. The sexy stuff just gets the Instagram likes.

See How It Works in Practice

Wanna Talk About Your Project?

We're always up for discussing how to make your building work better for you and the environment. No project's too weird or challenging – we've probably seen weirder.

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