Building with Purpose

Look, we're not gonna sugarcoat it - the construction industry's got a serious carbon problem. That's exactly why we've spent the last decade figuring out how to build spaces that actually give back to the planet instead of just taking from it.

Our Impact So Far

67%

Avg Energy Reduction

142

Projects Certified

89%

Material Reclamation Rate

Honestly? We're Kinda Obsessed

Started back in 2015 when we realized every project we touched was leaving a footprint we weren't proud of. So we basically tore up the rulebook and started from scratch.

These days, sustainability isn't some add-on feature we slap onto designs - it's literally baked into everything from our initial sketches to the final walkthrough. We've learned that the best green buildings don't feel like compromises. They're just... better buildings.

Our team spends way too much time nerding out over new materials, energy systems, and construction methods. But hey, when you see a building operating at 70% less energy than conventional designs while people actually love working in it? That's the good stuff.

Carbon Neutral

Water Smart

Solar First

Real Numbers, Real Impact

Tonnes CO2 Offset Annually

Avg. EUI Score (kBtu/sf/yr)

Million Gallons Water Saved

$0M

Client Energy Savings

Where We're Making the Biggest Difference

HVAC System Optimization 38%

Building Envelope & Insulation 29%

Renewable Energy Integration 22%

Smart Lighting & Controls 11%

Certifications We Chase (and Actually Get)

We don't do paperwork for the sake of it, but these certifications? They're legit benchmarks that keep us honest and push us to do better.

Accredited

LEED AP

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

67 Projects certified at Gold or Platinum

Partner

WELL AP

Building Standard Accredited Professional

24 Projects focused on human health

Certified

Passive House

Energy Efficiency Standard

18 Projects meeting rigorous standards

Member

CaGBC

Canada Green Building Council

Active since 2016

Material Choices That Actually Matter

We're pretty picky about what goes into our buildings. Every material gets vetted for its full lifecycle impact - not just the upfront carbon cost, but where it comes from, how it's made, and what happens when the building eventually needs updates.

Reclaimed & Recycled First

We've got relationships with salvage yards across BC. Some of our best structural timber comes from old warehouses that were headed for landfills.

Local Sourcing Priority

Cutting transportation emissions is low-hanging fruit. Plus, BC's got incredible materials - from responsibly harvested cedar to innovative mass timber products.

Low-VOC Everything

Indoor air quality isn't negotiable. We spec paints, adhesives, and finishes that won't off-gas nasty chemicals for years.

Durability Over Trends

The greenest building material? The one that doesn't need replacing. We design for decades, not Instagram likes.

Conventional vs. Our Approach

Here's what changes when we get involved with a project

Standard Practice

Energy use: 140-180 kBtu/sf/yr typical
Material waste: 25-40% ends up in landfills
Water: Traditional fixtures and systems
Renewables: Often an afterthought or skipped
Materials: First cost drives decisions
ROI timeline: Operating costs add up over time

Our Projects

Energy use: 65-95 kBtu/sf/yr average
Material waste: Under 12% with our protocols
Water: 40-55% reduction through smart design
Renewables: Integrated from day one
Materials: Lifecycle cost analysis standard
ROI timeline: 4-7 years typical payback period

How We Actually Do This

Energy Modeling

Before we draw a single line, we're running simulations. Climate data, solar angles, wind patterns - it all goes into understanding what the site wants to be.

Passive Strategies First

Orientation, shading, natural ventilation, thermal mass - we maximize these before throwing technology at problems. Sometimes the simplest solutions work best.

Material Vetting

Every product gets reviewed for embodied carbon, durability, and health impacts. We've got a database of vetted suppliers and alternatives ready to go.