Building Tomorrow, Respecting Today

We're not just talking about sustainability – we're actually doing it. Every project we touch carries our commitment to leaving the planet better than we found it. It's not perfect, but it's honest work.

2.4M kg
CO2 Offset This Year
87%
Material Reuse Rate
43
LEED Projects

Our Philosophy

Look, sustainability isn't some trendy add-on for us. It's literally why we get out of bed in the morning. We've been at this since before it was cool, and honestly? The planet doesn't care about awards – it cares about action.

What We're Actually Measuring

Energy Efficiency
92% reduction vs. conventional builds
Water Conservation
78% usage reduction average
Material Recycling
87% of construction waste diverted
Local Sourcing
73% materials within 500km

Materials We Swear By

These aren't just pretty materials – they actually work. We've tested 'em, used 'em, and stood behind 'em for years.

Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed Timber
★ 9.2

Salvaged from old warehouses and barns. Gives character and saves trees – win-win.

Carbon Savings: 85% vs new lumber
Bamboo
Engineered Bamboo
★ 8.8

Grows super fast, stronger than most hardwoods. Nature's gift that keeps on giving.

Regrowth Time: 3-5 years
Recycled Glass
Recycled Glass Aggregate
★ 9.0

Crushed bottles and windows turned into stunning surfaces. Looks amazing, feels good.

Waste Diverted: 2.1 tonnes/project
Hempcrete
Hempcrete
★ 9.4

Yeah, it's made from hemp. Insulates like crazy and actually absorbs CO2 as it cures.

CO2 Negative: -110 kg/m³
Material Samples

Why These Matter

We've probably tried every "green" material on the market at some point. Some were total duds, honestly. But these? They've proven themselves in Vancouver's climate – the rain, the humidity, all of it.

The reclaimed timber we use comes from a guy named Marcus who salvages old buildings around BC. The bamboo's FSC certified from managed farms. We're not perfect, but we're picky about where stuff comes from.

Real Talk: Sustainable materials usually cost 15-25% more upfront. But they last longer, perform better, and you'll make that back in energy savings within 3-7 years. Plus, y'know, the whole planet thing.

Project Carbon Calculator

Quick estimate of your building's environmental impact

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Our Commitments (The Real Ones)

No greenwashing here – just actual goals we're working toward every day.

By 2027

Short-term goals we're already halfway through

  • 100% renewable energy for all our office operations
  • Zero waste design studios – everything gets composted or recycled
  • Carbon neutral operations including all team commutes
  • 50+ LEED certified projects under our belt

By 2030

The big hairy audacious goals

  • All new projects designed to be carbon positive over their lifetime
  • 95% local sourcing for all materials within 500km radius
  • Partner with 20 suppliers committed to circular economy principles
  • Offset 5M kg of CO2 through completed projects annually

Annual Sustainability Report

We publish our numbers every year – the good, the bad, and the "we're still working on it." Transparency matters, and we believe you deserve to know where we actually stand, not just where we say we're going.

Download 2024 Report

Let's Build Something That Lasts

If you're serious about creating a building that doesn't cost the earth – literally – we should talk. We're not gonna promise miracles, but we'll give you honest answers and real solutions that actually work.

Every project's different, and we get that. What works for a commercial tower downtown won't work for a heritage restoration in Gastown. But the principles? Those stay the same.

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