Building Tomorrow, Responsibly

Our approach isn't just about slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it green. We've spent years figuring out what actually works in Vancouver's climate.

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Our Philosophy

Why We're Obsessed with Green Design

Look, I'll be honest - when I started out, sustainability was just another checkbox. But after my third project dealing with moisture issues from poor design, something clicked. Buildings don't exist in a vacuum, y'know?

Now we're neck-deep in thermal bridging calculations, passive solar orientation, and arguing with contractors about proper air sealing. Because that's what makes the difference between a building that performs and one that just looks good in photos.

Water Management

Rainwater harvesting that actually works in BC's wet seasons

Energy Efficiency

Cutting heating bills without freezing your butt off

Our Impact by the Numbers

These aren't made-up stats - this is real data from our completed projects since 2018

2.4M

kg CO2 offset annually

43%

Average energy reduction

890K

Liters water saved yearly

17

LEED certified projects

Energy Performance Breakdown

Passive Solar Gains 28%
Insulation & Air Sealing 35%
Heat Recovery Systems 22%
Renewable Energy Systems 15%

Material Sourcing Stats

78%

Locally sourced materials

62%

Recycled content used

91%

Construction waste diverted

100%

FSC-certified wood

Real talk: Finding quality recycled steel in Vancouver took us 3 years to nail down reliable suppliers. Worth it though.

Certifications We Actually Care About

There's a ton of green badges out there. Here's the ones that mean something to us and why we chase 'em.

LEED Certified

Been working with LEED since the v3 days. Yeah, the paperwork's brutal, but it forces you to think through every detail. Got 17 projects certified so far.

Gold & Platinum Specialist

Passive House

This one's tough. Like, really tough. But when a client opens their first winter heating bill and it's $40, that's when you know the extra effort paid off.

Certified Designer

Built Green Canada

A BC-specific program that gets our regional climate challenges. Plus, they're not afraid to update their standards when new tech becomes available.

Platinum Builder

Living Building Challenge

Okay, we've only got one of these so far, and honestly? It nearly killed us. But it pushed our thinking way beyond what we thought was possible.

Petal Certified

Net Zero Ready

Designing buildings that can hit net zero once they add renewables later. Gives clients flexibility without compromising the envelope performance.

Verified Designer

WELL Building

Newer to us, but focuses on human health, which honestly should've been prioritized all along. Air quality monitoring isn't just for hospitals anymore.

Accredited Professional

The Stuff We Obsess Over

Every project's different, but these are the things that keep us up at night - in a good way.

We spend way too much time with shadow studies and heliodon simulations. But when you nail the window placement and overhangs, you're getting free heating in winter and staying cool in summer. That's just physics working for you instead of against you.

Airtightness testing isn't sexy, but it's the difference between a building that works and one that bleeds money. We're talking blower door tests at 0.6 ACH50 or better. That's tighter than most people think is possible in wood-frame construction.

Vancouver gets a ton of rain - might as well use it. We've designed systems that handle everything from simple rain barrels to full treatment systems for toilet flushing and irrigation. Code compliance can be tricky, but we've done enough of these now to know what works.

We're not just picking materials because they're labeled "eco-friendly". We're looking at embodied carbon, durability, maintenance requirements, and end-of-life recyclability. Sometimes the "green" option isn't actually greener when you run the numbers over 50 years.

Building automation isn't just for commercial projects anymore. We're integrating sensors and controls that learn your patterns and optimize energy use automatically. The key is making it simple enough that people actually use it instead of overriding everything.
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From the Field

"Had a client call me last month, two years after we finished their place. Their heating bill for January was $67. In a 2,400 sq ft house. They thought something was broken."

- That's the kind of callback I don't mind getting

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What's Next for Us

Sustainability isn't a destination - it's more like an ongoing experiment where the variables keep changing.

Mass Timber Construction

BC's got world-class timber, and CLT technology is finally hitting its stride. We're currently designing our third mass timber project and the carbon storage potential is genuinely exciting.

EV Integration

Every new project gets proper EV infrastructure now, not just a basic outlet. Load management, solar integration, battery storage - the whole package. It's gonna be standard in 5 years anyway.

Climate Adaptation

Vancouver's weather patterns are shifting. We're designing for more extreme rainfall events, longer dry spells, and hotter summers than what the old climate data shows. Better to overprepare than deal with retrofits later.

Circular Economy Design

Designing buildings that can be easily disassembled and their components reused. Sounds futuristic, but we're already specifying reversible connections and documenting material passports.

Let's Talk About Your Green Building Project

Whether you're aiming for certification or just want a building that doesn't waste money and resources, we can help figure out what makes sense for your project.