Look, we're not gonna pretend we've got all the answers. But we track our numbers, challenge ourselves yearly, and honestly? We're kinda proud of where things are heading.
These aren't aspirational numbers or future goals. This is what we've actually done, measured across our projects from 2019 till now. Updated quarterly because, y'know, transparency matters.
CO2 Avoided
18% vs last yearWater Conserved
22% vs last yearEnergy Saved
31% vs last yearMaterials Diverted
9% vs last yearThis includes embodied carbon in materials, construction emissions, and projected operational carbon over 25 years. We're aiming for 60% reduction by 2026.
4 projects certified
6 awaiting review
9 in design phase
No greenwashing. No vague promises. Here's what we're really doing on every single project.
We run simulations before we even sketch. Sounds nerdy, but it's saved projects from becoming energy hogs. Sometimes the data tells us our initial idea won't work - and that's fine, we pivot.
Orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass - the stuff that doesn't need electricity. We had one project where proper orientation cut HVAC needs by 40%. Technology's great, but physics is free.
We've got relationships with salvage yards across BC. Sure, it takes more coordination, but shipping marble from Italy when there's perfectly good stone 50km away? Doesn't make sense to us.
Rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling - especially crucial in Vancouver's climate. One residential project now gets 70% of its water needs from rain. The clients barely notice, except on their utility bills.
We design for disassembly. Sounds weird, but if a building can be taken apart without waste, that's future-proofing. Materials become resources, not landfill. It's just smarter architecture.
We check back after folks move in. Are buildings performing as modeled? Usually yes, sometimes no - and when they're not, we learn why. That data feeds back into our next projects. It's a loop.
Our most ambitious project to date - a 14-story commercial building that's now producing 15% more energy than it consumes. Yeah, you read that right.
It wasn't easy - took 18 months of modeling, cost overruns we absorbed, and a few late nights questioning our sanity. But now it's feeding power back to the grid and the tenants are saving thousands monthly. Worth it.
Not everything works perfectly. Here's what keeps us up at night and what we're actively trying to improve.
Concrete's still a problem. We've reduced usage by 35% through alternative materials and design changes, but for certain structural needs, there's no perfect substitute yet. We're testing hempcrete and cross-laminated timber, but it's not ready for every application. Being honest here - this is our biggest challenge.
Sustainable materials and systems cost more upfront. We can show 7-12 year payback periods, but not everyone can absorb that initial investment. We're working on financing models and government incentive navigation, but it's still limiting who can afford truly sustainable design.
Even when suppliers claim materials are sustainable, tracing the full supply chain is tough. We've been burned before - a "sustainably sourced" timber that turned out... wasn't. Now we verify everything ourselves, but it adds time and complexity to every project.
Buildings don't always perform as modeled. User behavior, maintenance issues, or just things we didn't account for. Our gap's narrowed to about 8-12%, but we're aiming for under 5%. It's humbling work, honestly.
Specific, measurable goals. We'll report progress quarterly on this page. Hold us to it.
Total portfolio carbon footprint reduction by end of 2026 (from 2019 baseline)
All new projects designed for net-zero energy by 2025 - no exceptions unless client explicitly opts out
Construction waste diverted from landfills across all active projects by 2027
We publish detailed sustainability reports quarterly. Raw data, methodologies, third-party audits - everything. Because if we're gonna talk about sustainability, we better show our work.
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