We're Not Perfect, But We're Trying

Real talk about our journey toward building stuff that doesn't wreck the planet. Numbers, wins, fails - all of it.

Since 2015
42
LEED Certified Projects
68%
Avg. Energy Reduction
2.4k
Tonnes CO2 Offset
89%
Material Reuse Rate

How We Actually Measure This Stuff

Look, anyone can throw around green buzzwords. We track real data from every project because it keeps us honest and helps us get better.

Sustainable construction site

On-Site Reality Check

Every build gets monitored weekly - waste sorting, energy use, water consumption, the works.

Carbon Footprint Tracking

Material Sourcing 35% reduction
Construction Phase 48% reduction
Transportation & Logistics 22% reduction
Operational Impact (First Year) 61% reduction

Compared to conventional builds in the same category, averaged across 2022-2024 projects.

LEED Certifications Breakdown

We've been chasing LEED certs since 2015. Started rough, got way better. Here's where we stand today across our 42 certified projects.

We're particularly proud of the 8 Platinum projects - those were brutal but totally worth it.
8
Platinum
19% of projects
17
Gold
40% of projects
13
Silver
31% of projects
4
Certified
10% of projects

Energy Performance Dashboard

This is the stuff that actually matters to our clients once they're in the building - lower bills, better comfort, less guilt about leaving lights on.

Average Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

185
kBtu/sf/year Standard Build
59
kBtu/sf/year Our Average

That's roughly 68% less energy per square foot. For a 10,000 sf building, that translates to about $18,000-$25,000 saved annually.

Water Conservation Stats

Indoor Water Use
52% reduction
Low-flow fixtures, dual-flush toilets, sensor faucets
Outdoor Water Use
78% reduction
Native landscaping, drip irrigation, rainwater capture

Renewable Energy Integration

Solar PV Systems 28 projects
Geothermal Heating/Cooling 15 projects
Green Roof Systems 19 projects
Passive House Standards 6 projects

Material Sourcing

Recycled materials
Recycled Content 47%
Regional Materials 72%
FSC Certified Wood 91%
Low-VOC Materials 88%

We source within 800km when possible - cuts transport emissions and supports local suppliers.

Waste Diversion Rate
89%
kept out of landfills
On average, we divert 89% of construction waste through recycling, salvage, and donation. The industry standard's around 30-40%, so we're doing alright.

What We're Working On

Transparency time - here's what we're not great at yet and what we're doing about it.

Embodied Carbon Challenge
Work in Progress

We're good at operational carbon reduction but still figuring out how to really tackle embodied carbon in materials. Concrete and steel are tough nuts to crack.

Current Initiative: Testing timber alternatives, carbon-sequestering concrete, and better lifecycle analysis tools. Got two pilot projects running this year.
Biodiversity Integration
Making Progress

Started incorporating habitat creation and native species planning last year. It's going pretty well - bird counts are up, pollinators are showing up.

Recent Win: Our Queen West project became a certified Audubon habitat. Now partnering with local ecologists on all new designs.
Social Equity Metrics
Early Stages

Sustainability isn't just environmental - we're developing frameworks to measure accessibility, community impact, and affordability. It's messier than carbon math.

Next Steps: Working with community groups to establish meaningful metrics that go beyond checkboxes.
Long-Term Monitoring
Ongoing Commitment

We're installing sensors and tracking actual performance vs. projections on all new builds. Turns out we were overestimating some things, underestimating others.

Reality Check: Buildings perform about 12% worse than modeled - usually due to occupant behavior. Now building that into our projections.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Whether you're aiming for Platinum certification or just want a building that doesn't suck energy like crazy, we can help figure out what makes sense for your situation and budget.

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