Building Green, Living Better
We're not just architects—we're your partners in creating spaces that actually give back to the planet. It's what keeps us going every single day.
Look, I'll be honest—when we started out, sustainability felt like this huge corporate checkbox. But after years of seeing how buildings impact communities and the environment, it became personal. Every project is a chance to do better.
Vancouver's given us this incredible backdrop of mountains and ocean, and frankly, we'd be idiots not to protect it. Our approach isn't about slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it a day. It's deeper than that—it's about understanding how a building breathes, how it uses water, how it fits into the local ecosystem.
We've worked with clients who thought green building was too expensive or too complicated. By the end, they're the ones showing off their energy bills and bragging about their carbon footprint. That transformation? That's the good stuff.
% Average Energy Reduction
% Water Conservation
LEED Certified Projects
Tons of CO2 Offset Annually
We obsess over orientation, window placement, and thermal mass. Sounds nerdy, but it means your building works with the sun instead of fighting it.
We're picky about what goes into our buildings. Local sources, recycled content, low VOCs—it all adds up to healthier spaces.
Vancouver gets plenty of rain, so we capture it. Then we use it smartly, because every drop counts when you're thinking long-term.
These aren't just fancy logos—they're commitments to rigorous standards. We've been through the certification process enough times to make it smooth for our clients.
Taking a 1960s commercial block and bringing it to LEED Platinum? That was a wild ride. The client wanted to keep the heritage facade but gut everything else for modern performance.
We installed a geothermal system (drilling under downtown Vancouver—fun times), added triple-pane windows that matched the original style, and created a green roof that actually became a tenant gathering space.
Energy consumption dropped 72%, water use fell 58%, and the building's now worth 34% more than pre-renovation. But honestly? The coolest part was the tenants telling us they loved working there again. That's what it's about.
We spend time on your land—checking sun paths, wind patterns, soil conditions, water table. Yeah, we're those weirdos wandering around with instruments.
We run simulations before breaking ground. Helps us predict performance and catch issues when they're still just pixels on a screen.
Every product gets scrutinized—lifecycle analysis, embodied carbon, supply chain ethics. We've got a database of vetted suppliers we trust.
Sustainable design means nothing if the build's sloppy. We're on-site regularly, making sure things happen as planned.
We circle back after you've moved in. How's it performing? Any tweaks needed? This feedback loop makes us better for the next project.
If you're going for LEED or another cert, we handle the documentation nightmare. Seriously, there's so much paperwork.
Whether you're planning a new build or renovating an existing space, let's talk about how sustainable design can work for your project. No pressure, just real conversation about what's possible.
