Our Approach to Sustainable Design

• Focusing on a high performance, durable building envelope. This is what makes your home comfortable, energy efficient and durable. We review every aspect of the design and installation of our walls, roofs, windows and doors to provide excellent air tightness and thermal comfort whilst reducing your heating costs. You will not normally see all of these details, but they are there and add to the enjoyment and long-term benefits of your home.
• Taking a broader approach to sustainability by addressing all relevant sections of Built Green Canada, our preferred third party green building certification program.
• Integrating materials and finishes for a healthy home by selecting products that have shown to pass standards for health and wellness.
• Efficient heating and ventilation equipment to provide clean, efficient fresh air whilst minimizing energy use and carbon emissions.
• Learning and evolving our approaches to sustainability from past projects and by regularly reviewing the latest technologies available.
• Third party certification for energy use and air tightness, through EnerGuide and overall sustainability performance through Built Green.
• Listening to our clients and understanding that sustainability is a journey and means different things to us all. If you have specific sustainable homes goals or dreams, please talk to us, we are confident that we can make it happen!