Look, we're not gonna pretend sustainability is just some checkbox we tick off. It's literally baked into everything we do - from the 1920s courthouse we restored last year to the net-zero office space we're wrapping up next month.
Here's the thing most people don't get - old buildings are already sustainable. They've stood for decades, sometimes centuries, using materials that'll outlast most modern stuff. Our job isn't to tear 'em down and start fresh (though that's what some folks want). It's about making them work for today without losing what made them special.
We've had clients walk in thinking they need to gut everything to go green. But then we show them how those original brick walls provide thermal mass, how the natural ventilation systems still work better than some HVAC setups, and suddenly they're getting it.
We've salvaged over 23,000 sq ft of original materials across our projects - flooring, timber, fixtures. Stuff that'd otherwise end up in landfills.
Modern systems meet historic charm. We're talking geothermal where it fits, solar that doesn't scream "solar panel," and insulation techniques that respect the building's character.
Real data from our projects (not industry averages we're pretending are ours)
Average reduction in heating costs across heritage retrofits
Liters of water saved annually through our greywater systems
Tons of construction waste diverted from landfills since 2020
Metric tons of CO2 emissions prevented through our designs
Data compiled from 23 completed heritage restoration projects (2019-2024)
No fake badges here - these are the real deal
Professional certification for green building design & construction
Since 2013Certified by Parks Canada for heritage building preservation
Verified 2024Certified Passive House Designer for ultra-efficient buildings
ActiveCanada Green Building Council Net Zero certification pathway
2023Architectural Institute of British Columbia - full membership
Certified builder for residential green construction
Accredited professional for health & wellness in buildings
Trained in the world's most rigorous green building standard
This 1932 art deco theatre was basically a money pit when we took it on. The owner wanted to convert it into mixed-use space but didn't wanna lose the historic designation (smart move, honestly). We managed to:
"Most people walk by and don't even realize we touched it. That's exactly what we wanted."
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We're kinda picky about what goes into our buildings
Old-growth wood from deconstructed buildings. It's stronger than new stuff, looks better, and has actual history. Plus it saves trees.
Carbon NegativePerfect for heritage work 'cause it breathes like original materials. Also happens to be carbon-sequestering. Win-win.
BreathablePaints, sealants, adhesives - if it's gonna off-gas nasty stuff, we're not using it. Indoor air quality matters.
HealthierCellulose from recycled newspaper, sheep's wool, cork - there's tons of great options that don't require petrochemicals.
R-Value ChampionYeah they're expensive upfront, but the payback period is like 4-6 years. And they're custom-made to match heritage profiles.
Energy StarWe mix a lot of our own paints using traditional methods. Sounds fancy but it's actually how paint worked for centuries.
Period AccurateWhether it's a heritage building that needs some love or a new build aiming for net-zero, let's chat about what's actually possible (not just what sounds good in a brochure).