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Sustainability

Sustainability

We champion sustainability services and outcomes across all market sectors and regions through integrative, multidisciplinary strategies. Combining data-driven modelling and low-carbon design, we help clients meet net zero and ESG goals. Our approach to decarbonization turns sustainability objectives into strategic value.

Our team of architects, engineers, building scientists and building performance modelers add value to projects, leveraging data and latest evidence to inform decision making towards positive, measurable outcomes:

Sustainability Certifications: LEED and Green Globes 01
Evidence-Based Certifications: WELL and Fitwel 02
Energy Modeling and Carbon Neutral Planning 03
Embodied Carbon Modeling 04
Daylight and Views Modeling 05
Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning 06
Municipal Compliance: Example Toronto Green Standard, Chicago Green Building Policy 07
Federal Sustainability Design Standards (FSDS) and Greening Government Strategy (GGS) 08
Resiliency Design and Planning 09
Biophilic Design and Planning 10
Modern office lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows offering city skyline views and two people seated on colorful chairs.

A New World-leading Home for Engineering at Newcastle University

A biomass combined heat and power system doesn’t just power this engineering hub — it helps decarbonize six neighboring campus buildings toward a net zero outcome, tracked in real time through live embodied carbon software.

See the Stephenson Building Project
Stephenson building exterior with glass facade and geometric patterned roof extending down one side.
Exterior of Ontario Court of Justice building with glass facade.

Amalgamating Toronto’s Ontario Court of Justice Courts

Rooftop photovoltaic panels power a two-story landscaped courtyard above 63 courtrooms, helping Ontario’s largest courthouse achieve LEED Gold certification.

Perth High School main entrance with floor to ceiling windows and brick exterior.

One of Scotland’s Newest Passive House High Schools

Achieving LEIP Band A energy standards, this Passive House school serves 1,600 pupils across three stories while cutting energy use well below Scotland’s typical school benchmark.

See the Perth High School Project

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