Why We Actually Care
Vancouver's our home. We've watched this city grow, and honestly, construction has a massive carbon footprint. Every building we design is gonna stand for 50+ years, maybe longer. That's a long time to be either helping or hurting. We chose helping - not because it looks good on a website, but because our kids are gonna live here too.
Our Impact Dashboard
Real numbers from actual projects we've completed
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Certifications & Standards
We don't just aim for certifications to hang plaques on the wall. These frameworks actually help us stay accountable and push harder on every project.
LEED Certified
Gold & Platinum ProjectsPassive House
Energy Efficiency StandardWELL Building
Health & Wellness FocusNet Zero Ready
Carbon Neutral DesignHow We Actually Do It
No magic tricks here. Just a methodology we've refined through trial, error, and a lot of late-night calculations.
Site Analysis First
We spend weeks understanding sun paths, wind patterns, and local ecology before drawing anythingMaterials Matter
Local sourcing when possible, recycled content always, and zero VOC everythingEnergy Modeling
We simulate performance before breaking ground - saves money and headachesLong-term Thinking
We design for adaptability - buildings that can evolve with changing needsSolar Integration
Every roof is a potential power plant. We've integrated solar on 78% of our projects in the last 3 years - sometimes it's panels, sometimes it's thermal, depends what makes sense.
Natural Ventilation
AC isn't always the answer. Strategic window placement and thermal chimneys can cool a building naturally - Vancouver's climate is perfect for this, and people love fresh air.
Rainwater Systems
It rains a lot here - might as well use it. Greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting systems cut water bills and reduce strain on municipal systems. Win-win.
The Honest Truth
Sustainable architecture sometimes costs more upfront. Not always, but yeah, sometimes. Better insulation, higher-spec windows, smarter systems - they add to the initial budget.
But here's what we've seen: those extra costs usually pay back in 5-8 years through energy savings. Plus, the buildings just work better. Lower maintenance, healthier indoor air, more comfortable year-round.
And honestly? Property values. Green buildings hold their value better and attract better tenants. It's not just about feeling good - though that's a nice bonus.
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