Look, we've been in this game long enough to see the shift happen. What used to be a nice-to-have is now absolutely essential. Our approach to sustainability isn't about checking boxes—it's about making buildings that actually give back more than they take.
Here's the thing about timber that gets us excited every single time—it's literally carbon storage. While concrete and steel are churning out emissions, wood is sitting there quietly sequestering carbon for decades. We've worked on projects where the structure itself offsets more CO2 than the construction process created.
Plus, there's something honest about timber. You can see the material doing its job. No hiding behind drywall or cladding. When clients walk into one of our timber-framed buildings, they get it instantly. They feel the warmth, they smell the wood, and they understand they're in something different.
"We've reduced embodied carbon in our recent projects by an average of 72% compared to traditional steel and concrete alternatives. That's not greenwashing—that's real, measurable impact."
Not gonna lie, there's a lot of green certificates out there. These are the ones that actually mean something.
We've got three LEED APs on staff who've been through the trenches. Gold and Platinum certifications aren't just goals—they're our baseline. We've navigated everything from water efficiency headaches to material sourcing nightmares.
43 Certified ProjectsThis one's tough to achieve, not gonna sugarcoat it. The tolerances are insane. But when you nail it? Buildings that barely need heating or cooling. We're talking 90% energy reduction compared to standard builds. Worth every calculation.
12 Certified BuildsThis is the Olympics of green building. Only attempted it twice because honestly, it's brutal. But those two projects? Changed how we think about everything. Net-zero energy, water, and waste. Buildings that produce more than they consume.
2 Certified (so far)
Game-changer for mid-rise construction. Strong as steel, way lighter, and sequesters about 1 tonne of CO2 per cubic meter. We use it everywhere we can get away with it.
Primary Choice
Old-growth timber from decommissioned buildings has character you can't manufacture. Plus, zero embodied carbon from harvesting. We've got a network of salvage yards we trust.
Low Impact
Still emerging but we're believers. Carbon-negative insulation that breathes and regulates humidity naturally. Takes longer to cure but the performance is worth it.
Carbon Negative
Grows crazy fast and has tensile strength that rivals steel. We're using it more for interior applications—flooring, cabinetry, decorative elements. Sustainable and gorgeous.
Rapid RenewalWe track everything because what gets measured gets improved. Here's what our projects have achieved over the past five years—and yeah, we're pretty proud of these numbers.
Data compiled from completed projects 2020-2025
No secret sauce here—just methodical planning and refusing to compromise on the stuff that matters.
Before we sketch anything, we spend time understanding solar patterns, wind, water flow, existing vegetation. The site tells us what wants to be built there.
Orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation—get these right and you've already cut your energy needs in half. Technology comes after, not before.
We track embodied carbon for every major material. If there's a lower-impact alternative that performs equally well, we use it. Period.
Buildings need to adapt. We design for disassembly, plan for systems upgrades, and make sure spaces can evolve without major demo work.
This one pushed us. Six-storey commercial building using mass timber throughout. Client wanted LEED Platinum, we delivered Net-Zero Energy. Took an extra eight months of planning but the result speaks for itself.
Sustainable building isn't always easy, and anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
Yeah, sustainable materials and systems can cost more initially. But we've seen payback periods as short as 7 years on operational savings. It's an investment, not an expense.
Getting certifications takes time. Material sourcing can be slower. We're upfront about this from day one. Rush jobs and sustainable building don't mix well.
Not every contractor knows how to work with CLT or install advanced HVAC systems. We've built relationships with trades who get it, but options can be limited.
Building codes are catching up but still lag behind innovation. We've gotten good at variance applications and working with officials to approve novel approaches.
Whether you're planning a single-family home or a commercial complex, we can help you navigate the sustainable building landscape. It's what we do, and honestly, it's what we love doing.