Sustainability

Sustainability is a measure of whether the things we, as humans, do and use can in the long run balance with what the Earth can supply for all living systems. We recognize that our patterns of consumption and pollution are quickly leading us to an uncertain future. There is no formula for building sustainable houses. Green branding is a marketing tool and green gadgets are not enough. The solution is to reduce the energy required to build and occupy a home to the point where consumption is close to neutral, and to ensure the longest usable life through quality of design, materials, and construction. Our mission is to continually improve our knowledge and practice of building in pursuit of this goal, working collaboratively with clients, staff, sub-trades, and suppliers.

Our clients are very much involved in this process as we encourage them to reduce the impact of their project by raising their expectations for building the best possible home suited to the site, their needs, and the opportunity for excellent visual and spatial design.

The House Company considers sustainability in the building phase, the ongoing use of energy and CO2 footprint in heating, cooling, and maintenance, the building’s longevity, and what will happen to its contents when its useful life is finished. If you share our values in the way you want to build and live in your new home, and appreciate how our designs mesh with contemporary concerns and aesthetics, we hope you will speak with us.

Member, Canada Green Building Council and LEED for Homes Builder