Sustainability

MEC – LEED Gold Certified Project Performance – Tent pole canopy made from post-industrial peeler logs; main structure low embodied energy materials.

We are committed to working on projects that reduce the carbon footprint of buildings including LEED^® and Passivehouse designs. We focus on:

1. Energy alternatives – to reduce life cycle energy use in the built environment. See our Renewables section for more information.
2. Material alternatives – to minimize environmental impact
3. Construction alternatives – to design high-performance buildings and reduce material demand using innovative techniques

Toronto Waterfront WaveDecks (with Equilibrium Consulting). Made of naturally durable Cedar. We chose untreated wood in consideration of fish habitat.

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