We've been pushing the envelope on sustainable high-rise design for years now, and honestly? It's become more than just our specialty – it's what gets us out of bed in the morning. Every tower we design is a chance to prove that height and environmental responsibility aren't mutually exclusive.
Look, we've all seen those projects with a couple of solar panels slapped on top and suddenly they're calling themselves "eco-friendly." That's not what we're about. When we talk sustainability, we mean integrated systems from day one – passive design strategies, material lifecycles, operational carbon, the whole nine yards.
Working in Toronto's climate has taught us a lot about what actually works versus what looks good in renderings. We've had our share of lessons learned, like that time we spec'd a glazing system that performed beautifully in summer but cost our client a fortune in winter heating. You live, you learn, you iterate.
From concept through operation
Rainwater & greywater systems
Cradle-to-cradle thinking
Nature-integrated spaces
These aren't just plaques for the lobby – they're frameworks that push us to do better work
Gold & Platinum certifications across residential and commercial projects
Because occupant health matters just as much as kWh savings
Rigorous energy standards that actually move the needle
The endgame – buildings that give back as much as they take
Real data from real projects – updated annually based on post-occupancy evaluations
kWh saved annually across portfolio
Liters of water conserved yearly
Tonnes CO2 emissions prevented
sq.m of green roof installed
Data averaged from 2022-2024 portfolio performance. Toronto climate zone 6A.
Curious what sustainability could mean for your project? Let's run some numbers.
Real projects, real challenges, real results
This 45-story tower pushed us into some interesting territory. The client wanted floor-to-ceiling glass for those lake views, which isn't exactly your friend when you're chasing Passive House numbers. We ended up with a triple-glazed system that cost more upfront but man, the energy bills speak for themselves now.