Certifications We Chase
We're accredited with pretty much every green building standard that matters in Canada. But honestly? The certification is just proof - the real goal is buildings that perform.
Look, we've been in this game long enough to see the shift. What used to be a "nice-to-have" is now fundamental. Every project we touch has sustainability baked in from the first sketch - not as an afterthought, but as the foundation.
Forget the corporate jargon. Here's what sustainability means when we're putting pen to paper and boots on site.
We're talking passive solar design that actually works in Toronto winters. South-facing glazing isn't just pretty - it cuts heating bills by 30-40%. Then there's geothermal, proper insulation specs, and yeah, solar panels when the building orientation allows it. Every kilowatt counts.
Rainwater harvesting for irrigation, low-flow fixtures that don't feel cheap, greywater systems when budgets allow. One of our commercial builds reduced municipal water use by 65% - that's real money saved and a real impact on Toronto's water infrastructure.
We're sourcing reclaimed timber, recycled steel, local stone. Not because it's trendy but because manufacturing new materials is carbon-intensive. Plus, there's something honest about giving materials a second life - and clients love the story behind it.
Green roofs aren't just Instagram-worthy. They insulate, manage stormwater, reduce urban heat island effect, and create habitat. We've installed over 15,000 sq ft of green roofing across Toronto - that's a lot of oxygen and a lot of cooling.
Here's what we've achieved across our portfolio. These aren't projections - they're measured results from buildings people actually live and work in.
LEED Certified Projects
Gold & PlatinumAnnual Energy Saved
Across all projectsTonnes CO2 Offset
Per yearWater conserved annually through our projects
Materials diverted from landfills
Average indoor temp reduction without AC via passive design
Client savings on utilities over 5 years
We're accredited with pretty much every green building standard that matters in Canada. But honestly? The certification is just proof - the real goal is buildings that perform.
One of our Toronto commercial retrofits - here's what actually happened.
Took a 1970s office block that was bleeding energy and turned it into a LEED Gold certified workspace. Client was skeptical about ROI - they're believers now.
Payback period: 6.8 years
That's faster than the original 10-year estimate. Why? Energy prices went up, but their bills didn't.
Usually about 3-8% more on construction. But that's like buying a quality winter coat in Toronto - you pay once, it lasts, and you're comfortable. Most clients break even in 5-7 years, then it's pure savings.
Solar panels on a north-facing roof? That's just expensive decoration. We assess what actually makes sense for your site, budget, and climate. Sometimes the best solution is simpler than you'd think.