Building Green, Living Better
We're not just designing buildings - we're rethinking how architecture can work with nature instead of against it.
Look, we've been doing this for years now, and honestly? There's no going back to the old ways. Every project that walks through our door gets the same treatment - we're thinking about energy, materials, long-term performance, and yeah, the planet too.
It's not about slapping solar panels on everything and calling it a day. Real sustainable design means understanding your site, working with local climate patterns, choosing materials that'll actually last, and creating spaces that people want to be in for decades.
We've seen too many "green" buildings that look great on paper but fail in real life. Our approach is practical - if it doesn't work for the people using it, it's not sustainable, period.
Real numbers from our projects - because transparency matters
We don't chase badges, but we've earned a few along the way
All senior architects hold LEED AP credentials
Certified Passive House Designer
CaGBC Net Zero certification partner
WELL AP health-focused design
We're obsessed with orientation. Getting the sun angles right from day one means you're not fighting your building's design for the next 50 years. Simple stuff that makes a massive difference.
Cross-ventilation isn't rocket science, but you'd be surprised how many buildings ignore it. We design for airflow patterns that actually work with Toronto's climate.
There's so much good material out there going to waste. We've got connections with salvage yards and deconstruction teams - sometimes the best new material is actually old.
Every project gets a rainwater strategy. Whether it's harvesting for irrigation or just smart grading to prevent runoff, water management is non-negotiable.
The building skin is where most energy gets lost. We spec insulation and glazing that actually performs in Canadian winters - not just what looks good in a catalog.
Building automation that doesn't require a PhD to operate. We integrate systems that learn from usage patterns and actually save energy without annoying the occupants.
Here's the thing - a lot of firms will tell you they do sustainable design. But when push comes to shove and the budget gets tight, those green features are the first to go. Not with us.
We've walked away from projects where the client wasn't serious about sustainability. Sounds harsh, but we'd rather focus our energy on work that actually matters. The clients who stick with us? They get buildings that perform better, cost less to operate, and honestly just feel better to be in.
We track everything post-occupancy too. Energy bills, maintenance logs, occupant feedback - it's how we keep getting better. Some of our buildings from 10 years ago are still outperforming newer "green" buildings, and that's what we're proud of.
Let's Talk About Your ProjectLet's design something that'll still be performing well in 2074