Look, we're not gonna pretend we've got all the answers. But we've been at this for years, and we've learned that the old Nordic ways weren't just beautiful—they were smart as hell. Our ancestors built stuff that lasted centuries without wrecking the planet. We're just trying to do the same with today's tech.
I'll be straight with you—when I started out, "green building" seemed like fancy marketing talk. Then I spent a winter in a restored 18th-century Norwegian farmhouse. No modern insulation, just thick timber walls and strategic window placement. The place stayed warm with a fraction of the energy my Vancouver apartment needed.
That's when it clicked. Sustainability isn't about slapping solar panels on everything (though we do that too). It's about understanding how buildings breathe, how materials age, how spaces can work with nature instead of fighting it constantly.
Every project we take on, we ask ourselves: will this still make sense in fifty years? Will it need constant maintenance or massive energy bills? Can it adapt when needs change? If the answer's no, we go back to the drawing board.
Got our first LEED certification. Honestly felt like jumping through hoops at first, but it forced us to track everything—energy use, material sourcing, waste. Good discipline.
This one changed everything. Passive House standards are brutal—but they work. Our first certified home used 90% less heating energy than code minimum. Client's energy bills are ridiculous (in a good way).
Okay, this one's intense. Only attempted it twice because it's basically building at the absolute highest environmental standard possible. One project's still in monitoring phase—fingers crossed.
Started focusing on how buildings affect people's health. Air quality, light, acoustics—stuff that's hard to see but makes a massive difference in how you feel every day.
This is where we're headed now. Not just efficient—actually carbon neutral or better. It's ambitious, sometimes feels impossible, but that's kinda the point.
These aren't projections or estimates—they're actual measured results from our completed projects over the past 6 years. Yeah, we're kinda proud of 'em.
kWh Saved Annually
That's enough to power about 290 average Canadian homes for a year. Not too shabby.Liters Water Conserved
Through rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and just smarter plumbing design.Tonnes CO2 Reduced
Equivalent to taking about 270 cars off the road permanently. Every little bit counts.Material Recycling Rate
Construction waste diverted from landfills through careful planning and salvage.
BC's got some of the best timber in the world, and we use it. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) sequesters carbon, looks gorgeous, and can go up way faster than concrete. Plus it just feels right, y'know?
The sun's free and shows up most days. Strategic window placement, thermal mass, proper overhangs—it's not rocket science, just good planning. Works with our climate, not against it.
Vegetation on buildings isn't just pretty—it insulates, manages stormwater, creates habitat, and cools surrounding areas. Vancouver's wet climate makes it almost too easy.
Ground temperature stays constant year-round. Tap into that and you've got heating and cooling that's stupid efficient. Installation costs more upfront but pays back within years.
Old-growth beams from demolished warehouses, reclaimed brick, salvaged hardware—this stuff has character new materials can't touch. And it's already been made, so why waste it?
Rainwater collection, greywater reuse, bioswales for filtration. Vancouver gets plenty of rain—might as well use it. Municipal water stays clean for what actually needs it.
Average energy bill reduction of 60-75% compared to conventional builds. One client's heating costs went from $340/month to $82. Those savings add up fast.