Our Green Journey
Real talk - we're not perfect, but we're honestly trying to make buildings that don't wreck the planet
Look, I've been in this industry long enough to see the damage we've done. Every building we design impacts someone's life and the environment for decades. That's heavy. So yeah, sustainability isn't just some marketing angle for us - it's literally how we approach every project now.
Tonnes CO2 reduced across our projects since 2018
Average reduction vs. conventional buildings
Litres saved annually through smart design
Professional certification
Canada Green Building Council
Certified designer
Health-focused design
Honestly? We were designing pretty standard stuff. Then I visited a building we'd done five years prior - the energy bills were insane, and the owners weren't happy. That stung. Started researching passive design that same week.
Completed our first LEED Gold residential project in Leslieville. It was messy - we made mistakes, went over budget, but man... seeing those energy numbers after the first year? Game changer. The clients still send us their hydro bills with happy faces drawn on them.
Made sustainability our default approach, not an "option." Got certified in Passive House design. Started refusing projects that didn't align with green principles - which was scary financially, but felt right. Lost some clients, gained others who actually got it.
Finished our first net-zero commercial building on King West. The engineering challenges nearly broke us, but we figured it out. That building produces more energy than it uses annually - still blows my mind when I walk by it.
Started working with reclaimed materials and mass timber construction. Partnered with local salvage yards and sustainable lumber suppliers. The aesthetics are incredible - there's something about using wood that's got history.
We're now consulting other firms on sustainable practices. Running workshops. Pushing for better building codes in Toronto. Got about 15 projects in the pipeline, all green-focused. Still learning every day - sustainability tech moves fast and we're just trying to keep up.
Here's what we've actually measured across our completed projects
Better than baseline requirements
Recycled or locally-sourced materials
Meeting WELL Building standards
Would recommend our green approach
Look, sustainable design costs a bit more upfront - I'm not gonna lie about that. But the operational savings, the health benefits, and honestly just the peace of mind knowing you're not contributing to the problem? That's worth something.
We're happy to chat about what's actually realistic for your budget and site. Sometimes it's full net-zero, sometimes it's just smarter window placement - every bit helps.
Let's Talk Green Building