Building with the Planet in Mind

We're not just architects who happen to care about the environment - sustainability's literally baked into everything we do. From our first coffee-stained sketches to the final walkthrough, we're thinking about energy, materials, and long-term impact.

Our Environmental Approach

Real Numbers, Not Just Green-Washing

Look, anyone can slap "eco-friendly" on their website. We track actual metrics because that's what matters. Here's what we've accomplished over the past five years working across Toronto and beyond.

Energy Performance That Actually Works

We've designed 47 projects in the last half-decade, and honestly? Watching the energy bills come in months after completion is when we really celebrate. Our buildings use an average of 62% less energy than standard code requirements - that's not a typo.

62%

Energy Reduction

47

Green Projects

Water Conservation

3.8M

Liters of water saved annually across our portfolio

Rainwater harvesting systems, low-flow fixtures, and greywater recycling aren't optional extras for us - they're standard practice.

Carbon Offset

2,450

Tons of CO2 prevented yearly

That's equivalent to taking about 530 cars off the road. We calculate embodied carbon during design, not after construction.

Material Diversion

89%

Construction waste diverted from landfills

We spec materials with recycled content and plan for deconstruction - because buildings don't last forever.

Certifications We've Earned

Credentials That Mean Something

We've been chasing green building certifications since before it was trendy. Not because we had to, but because these frameworks push us to design better buildings. Our team's got the expertise to navigate LEED, WELL, Passive House, and local Toronto Green Standards without breaking a sweat.

23

LEED Certified Projects

12

LEED Gold & Platinum

8

Passive House Certified

5

WELL Building Standard

How We Actually Do It

There's no magic formula - just thoughtful design decisions at every stage. Here's our process, stripped down to what actually matters.

Site Analysis First

Before we draw a single line, we're studying solar angles, prevailing winds, existing vegetation, and microclimates. The site tells you what it wants to be - you just gotta listen.

Passive Design Strategies

Orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation - this stuff costs nothing compared to mechanical systems, yet so many people skip it. We don't. Passive strategies reduce loads before we even talk about HVAC.

Material Selection

We're picky about what goes into our buildings. Local sourcing when possible, recycled content, low VOCs, durability over cheap upfront costs. Every material gets vetted for its full lifecycle impact.

Performance Monitoring

We don't just hand over the keys and disappear. Post-occupancy evaluation's part of the deal. We wanna know if our energy models matched reality - that feedback loop makes us better designers.

Renewable Energy Integration

Solar's become pretty standard, but we're also working with geothermal systems, green roofs that actually generate value, and when it makes sense, small-scale wind. Every project gets an energy generation feasibility study.

1.2 MW

On-site generation capacity

34

Solar installations

Biophilic Design Elements

Turns out people like being connected to nature - who knew? We integrate living walls, maximize natural light, use natural materials, and create visual connections to the outdoors. It's not decoration; it's proven to improve wellbeing and productivity.

18

Green roof projects

92%

Daylight autonomy avg.

Industry Leadership

Teaching What We Know

Hoarding knowledge doesn't help anyone. Our team regularly speaks at industry conferences, teaches workshops, and contributes to green building standards development. We've trained over 400 professionals in sustainable design practices.

Annual workshops at Toronto Metropolitan University and University of Toronto
Contributing members to CaGBC Ontario chapter
Published research on cold-climate Passive House construction
Mentorship program for emerging sustainable design professionals

14

Industry Awards for Sustainable Design

400+

Professionals Trained in Green Design

27

Published Articles & Research Papers

52

Conference Presentations Given

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Whether you're aiming for net-zero, pursuing certification, or just want a building that won't cost a fortune to operate - we've done it before and we'll do it again. The initial conversation's free, and honestly, we love talking about this stuff.

(416) 555-0187

info@stellarquinthyra.info

1425 Bay Street, Suite 602
Toronto, ON M5R 2E4

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