DESIGN APPROACH

Sustainability isn’t just about energy efficiency, it’s about creating homes that support the well-being of both people and the communities they live in. While sustainable design is not yet offered as a standalone service, it is a core value integrated into every project we undertake.

Our approach focuses on thoughtful material choices, energy-efficient strategies, and designs that enhance indoor environmental quality. We consider how your home interacts with its surroundings, optimizing natural light, ventilation, and landscape connections, to foster a deeper sense of place and community. Beyond individual homes, sustainable design supports healthier neighbourhoods and stronger local ecosystems. We believe that small changes in your home’s design can contribute to a larger positive impact.

As we continue to develop this area, we invite clients who share this vision to explore how sustainable principles can be thoughtfully woven into their custom homes, renovations, or additions.

“In a sense, ecological design is really just the unfolding of place through the hearts and minds of its inhabitants. It embraces the realization that needs can be met in the potentialities of the landscape and the skills already present in the community.”

- Sim van der Ryn & Stuart Cowan