Look, we're not gonna pretend sustainability is just a checkbox thing for us. It's literally how we think about every single project that comes through our doors. From that first sketch to the final walk-through, we're obsessed with making buildings that don't trash the planet.
Every site's different, every client's got unique needs, and honestly? That's what makes this work exciting. We don't just slap solar panels on a roof and call it green architecture. We're talking passive design, material selection that actually matters, and creating spaces that'll perform well for decades.
Cutting energy use by up to 60% through smart orientation, high-performance envelopes, and renewable systems.
Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and landscaping that actually works with Vancouver's climate.
Local sourcing when possible, reclaimed materials that tell a story, and low-VOC everything for healthier indoor air.
Natural light, thermal comfort, and connections to nature - because sustainable means livable, period.
We've been pushing the envelope on sustainable design since day one. Here's how our certification game has evolved - and yeah, we're pretty proud of these milestones.
Our first commercial project hit LEED Gold, and man, that felt good. The Granville Plaza retrofit proved you could take a 1970s energy hog and turn it into something that actually performs.
This one was intense. Passive House standard is no joke - every detail matters. The Kitsilano Residence project taught us more about building science than any textbook ever could.
Okay, so we went a bit crazy with this one. LBC is basically the Olympics of green building. The Strathcona Community Hub project pushed us to think about buildings as ecosystems, not just structures.
Taking everything we'd learned and applying it to the Marine Gateway Office Tower - our biggest commercial project yet. Platinum wasn't easy, but we got there through obsessive attention to detail.
Our latest milestone - becoming CaGBC Zero Carbon certified practitioners. We're now designing buildings that don't just reduce carbon, they eliminate operational emissions entirely. This is where it's all heading.
We track everything because if you can't measure it, how do you know it's working? Here's what our sustainable approach has achieved across all our projects to date.
kWh Energy Saved Annually
Liters Water Conserved
Tonnes CO2 Avoided
Construction Waste Diverted
Look, certificates are great and all, but they're really just the starting point. What actually matters is how a building performs over its lifetime and how people feel living or working in it.
We've learned that sustainable design isn't about making compromises - it's about making better choices from the get-go. Natural ventilation that actually works. Daylighting that reduces both energy costs and makes spaces people want to be in. Materials that age gracefully instead of looking tired after five years.
Every project teaches us something new. That Passive House retrofit where we had to get creative with the existing structure? Changed how we think about renovations. The net-zero office building where occupants kept saying the air quality was noticeably better? Reinforced why we're so picky about materials.
We don't just hand over keys and disappear. Post-occupancy evaluation is standard for us - gotta make sure these buildings actually deliver what we promised.
Each project gets better because we're constantly learning. Our internal database of what works (and what doesn't) keeps growing.
Whether you're looking to certify your next project or just want to explore what's possible with sustainable design, let's talk. No pressure, just honest conversation about what makes sense for your goals.