Building With Purpose

Our commitment to the planet isn't just talk—here's the real data behind our sustainable practice

Sustainable building design

Why We're Obsessed With Green Design

Look, we've been at this for years, and honestly? The construction industry's carbon footprint kept us up at night. So we decided to do something about it instead of just complaining at coffee meetings.

Every project that comes through our doors gets the sustainability treatment—not because it's trendy, but because it actually makes financial sense for our clients and, y'know, helps keep the planet livable for future generations.

We're not perfect, but we're tracking every metric, learning from every build, and constantly pushing ourselves to do better. The numbers below? They're real data from our projects over the past three years.

Our Environmental Impact: The Numbers

Real metrics from real projects—no greenwashing, just facts

42%

Average Energy Reduction

38%

Water Consumption Decrease

67%

Materials Recycled/Reused

850t

CO2 Offset Annually

Our Sustainability Performance Metrics

LEED Certified Projects 89%

Most of our commercial projects achieve Gold or Platinum certification—it's become our baseline standard.

Renewable Energy Integration 76%

Solar, geothermal, wind—we're constantly spec'ing renewable sources wherever the budget allows.

Locally Sourced Materials 64%

BC has amazing suppliers—why ship timber from overseas when we've got incredible options right here?

Indoor Air Quality Standards 95%

Low-VOC everything. People spend 90% of their time indoors—air quality isn't optional.

Water Efficiency Systems 82%

Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, efficient fixtures—every drop counts in a drought-prone world.

Waste Diversion Rate 71%

Construction waste is massive—we've partnered with salvage yards and recycling facilities to keep material out of landfills.

Passive House Design Principles

We've been geeking out over Passive House standards for the past few years. The math is brutal but the results? Incredible energy performance that actually works in Vancouver's climate.

Super Insulation

Triple-pane windows and insulation levels that'd make your grandfather laugh—until he sees the heating bill.

Airtight Construction

We're obsessive about air sealing—every joint, every penetration gets detailed attention during construction.

Heat Recovery Ventilation

Fresh air without losing heat—HRV systems are in basically everything we design now.

Solar Orientation

South-facing glazing for winter gain, proper shading for summer—passive strategies that've worked for centuries.

Passive house design
Green infrastructure

Beyond the Building Envelope

Sustainability isn't just about the structure itself—it's about how buildings interact with their surroundings and communities.

Green Infrastructure

Living roofs, bioswales, permeable paving—we're bringing nature back into urban spaces wherever possible.

Transit-Oriented Design

We push for sites near transit corridors and include bike infrastructure—reducing car dependency is huge for carbon reduction.

Community Integration

Buildings should enhance neighborhoods, not dominate them—we spend real time understanding local context before designing.

Material Transparency & Life Cycle Assessment

We're nerdy about embodied carbon. Every material choice gets evaluated not just for first cost, but for its entire life cycle—from extraction to eventual disposal or reuse.

Using tools like Environmental Product Declarations and Health Product Declarations, we're making informed decisions backed by actual data, not marketing fluff.

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Certified Green Projects

Our Commitment Moving Forward

These aren't aspirations—they're actual targets we're working toward by 2027

Net Zero Carbon

All our new commercial projects will be designed to achieve net zero operational carbon by 2027. It's ambitious but we're already at 60% of the way there.

100% LEED Portfolio

We're pushing to get every single eligible project LEED certified—even the residential ones. Education and persistence with clients is key here.

Industry Education

We're committed to sharing what we learn—workshops, lectures, published case studies. A sustainable industry benefits everyone.

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