Building Tomorrow, Responsibly

Look, we're not gonna pretend every project's perfect, but we've learned a thing or two about making buildings that don't trash the planet. Here's what we're actually doing - no greenwashing, just real work.

Our Impact So Far

47% Avg. Energy Reduction
23 LEED Certified Projects
89% Construction Waste Diverted

Certifications We Actually Work With

These aren't just badges we slap on proposals. Each one represents hours of planning, testing, and honestly... some headaches. But they're worth it.

LEED Accreditation

Got 4 LEED APs on staff who know the system inside-out. We've pushed 23 buildings through certification - Silver to Platinum. The paperwork's brutal but the results speak for themselves.

23 Projects Certified

CaGBC Member

Canada Green Building Council partnership keeps us plugged into what's actually working up here. Northern climate's different - what works in California doesn't always cut it in Toronto winters.

Active Since 2018

Passive House

We're certified consultants for Passive House standard. It's ridiculously strict about energy performance, but when you nail it, heating bills drop by like 80%. Clients love that.

7 PH Projects

The Numbers That Matter

Energy Performance

Energy efficient building systems
Average Energy Reduction 47%
Renewable Energy Integration 34%

We're getting buildings to use way less energy through better envelopes, smarter HVAC, and solar where it makes sense. Not every roof's right for panels, but we'll tell you straight up what'll work.

Water Conservation

Water conservation systems
Water Use Reduction 38%
Greywater Recycling 62%

Low-flow fixtures are basic stuff now. We're installing rainwater collection and greywater systems where codes allow. Toronto's getting better about this, finally.

3,200

Tonnes CO2 Offset Annually

Equivalent to taking 695 cars off the road each year

89%

Construction Waste Diverted

Through material recovery and recycling programs

$2.1M

Client Utility Savings

Total savings across completed projects over 5 years

Materials We're Using Now

Sustainable doesn't mean ugly or expensive. These are materials we've tested on real projects, and they hold up. Some cost more upfront, some don't - we'll walk you through it.

Reclaimed materials in architecture

Reclaimed & Salvaged

Reclaimed Timber

Old barn wood, factory beams - this stuff's got character you can't fake. Plus it's already seasoned, so it's stable as hell. We source from demolition yards around Ontario.

Salvaged Brick

Toronto's full of old buildings coming down. Their brick's often better quality than new stuff. We've done whole facades with salvaged brick - looks amazing, costs less.

Recycled Metal

Steel and aluminum with recycled content. The performance is identical to virgin material but the embodied carbon's way lower.

Mass timber construction

Engineered Wood Products

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

This is our go-to for mid-rise now when clients are open to it. Lighter than concrete, faster to build, and it actually sequesters carbon. Ontario's code finally caught up.

Glulam Beams

Strong as steel in the right applications, and they look great exposed. We're using these for commercial spaces where clients want that warm vibe.

FSC-Certified Lumber

When we need standard dimensional lumber, we spec FSC-certified. Costs about 10-15% more but you know the forest management's legit.

Low-Carbon Concrete

Mixes using fly ash or slag to cut cement content by 30-40%. We've used it on 5 projects now without issues.

Mineral Wool Insulation

Fire-resistant, soundproof, made from recycled slag. R-value's great and it doesn't settle over time like some options.

Triple-Pane Windows

Yeah they're pricey, but in Toronto winters they pay off quick. Low-E coatings and argon fill are standard for us now.

Low-VOC Finishes

Paints, stains, adhesives with minimal off-gassing. Indoor air quality matters - nobody wants that new construction smell lingering for months.

How We Actually Do This

It's not rocket science, but it does take planning. Here's our workflow for getting sustainable features into projects without blowing budgets.

1

Site Analysis

First thing's orientation and existing conditions. Solar exposure, wind patterns, drainage - this stuff determines what strategies make sense. We're not forcing square pegs into round holes.

2

Energy Modeling

We run energy models early in design. Shows where you'll get ROI and where you're just burning money. Some "green" features don't pencil out - we'll tell you which.

3

Material Selection

We look at embodied carbon, durability, local availability, and cost. Sometimes the "greenest" option's shipped from overseas which kinda defeats the purpose. Local often wins.

4

System Integration

Getting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structure to play nice is where experience matters. We've learned what works through trial and (yeah) some error. Your project benefits from that.

5

Construction Management

Staying involved during construction's crucial. Details matter - air sealing, thermal bridging, proper installation. We do site visits to make sure what's built matches what's designed.

6

Performance Verification

Post-occupancy we track actual performance against projections. Sometimes buildings don't perform as modeled - when that happens, we figure out why and apply those lessons forward.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Whether you're aiming for certification or just want a building that performs better and costs less to run, we can help figure out what makes sense for your budget and goals.

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