Sustainability Approach | Lumareth Venquinth Architecture

Why We Care (A Lot)

Look, I'll be straight with you - about fifteen years ago, I watched a documentary about construction waste and couldn't sleep for a week. That's when things clicked for me.

Every building we design now? It's gotta answer one question: how's this gonna perform in 50 years when my kids are dealing with whatever climate we've left them. No greenwashing, no fake certifications just for marketing - actual, measurable environmental responsibility.

We've turned down projects that didn't align with this. Yeah, it hurt financially sometimes, but I can look myself in the mirror, y'know?

Our Green Credentials & Approach

LEED Accredited Professionals

Three of our senior architects hold LEED AP credentials. We've been through the certification process enough times to know what actually works vs. what just looks good on paper.

Projects Certified:

6 LEED Platinum buildings
14 LEED Gold certifications
22 LEED Silver projects

Passive House Institute Certified

This one's tough - only about 2% of architects in Canada have this designation. It's all about creating buildings that barely need heating or cooling. The first time we hit those energy targets? Man, that was a good day.

Average Energy Reduction: 75-90% compared to conventional buildings

Environmental Impact - The Real Numbers

We track this stuff religiously. Not because we have to, but because it keeps us honest about what we're actually achieving.

847

Tonnes CO2 Offset Annually

Across all active projects

62%

Water Usage Reduction

Average across portfolio

89%

Construction Waste Diverted

From landfills since 2021

43%

Recycled Materials Used

By total building mass

How We Actually Do It

Energy Systems

Solar arrays, geothermal loops, heat recovery - we spec what makes sense for the site, not what's trendy.

Water Management

Greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, low-flow everything. Toronto's water isn't getting cheaper.

Material Selection

Local sourcing where possible, reclaimed materials when they're structurally sound, FSC timber always.

Thermal Performance

Triple-glazed windows, airtight envelopes, thermal bridging analysis - the unsexy stuff that actually matters.

Green Infrastructure

Living roofs, bioswales, native plantings. Plus they look amazing and clients love 'em.

Daylighting Design

Positioning windows to maximize natural light reduces energy costs and makes spaces people actually want to be in.

The Heritage-Sustainability Connection

Here's something most people don't get - restoring old buildings is one of the most sustainable things we can do. Seriously.

That brick facade from 1920? It's got embodied energy that'd take 40+ years for a new building to match. When we restore heritage structures, we're not just saving history - we're preventing massive carbon emissions from demolition and new construction.

We've gotten really good at slipping modern environmental systems into century-old buildings without wrecking their character. Hidden HVAC, upgraded insulation behind original plaster, LED fixtures in restored housings - it can be done right if you're patient and give a damn about both the past and the future.

See Heritage + Green Projects

What Clients Actually Say

Not the polished testimonials - the real feedback we get

"Our energy bills dropped by 68% in the first year. I thought there was a mistake on the bill and called to complain. Turns out everything was working exactly as designed. Best 'problem' I've ever had."

- Michael T., Commercial Client, 2022

"They convinced us to invest more upfront in better windows and insulation. We were skeptical but trusted their numbers. Three winters in, and yeah, they were right. Payback period was way shorter than projected."

- Sarah & James K., Residential Clients, 2021

"The green roof was controversial with our board at first. Now it's the building's signature feature and reduced our cooling costs significantly. Plus the rooftop garden events are a huge tenant draw."

- Jennifer L., Property Manager, 2023

"I appreciated their honesty when they told us solar wouldn't work well on our site due to shading. Instead of pushing it anyway, they suggested alternatives that made way more sense. That kind of integrity matters."

- David R., Institutional Client, 2022

Wanna Build Something That Matters?

Whether you're thinking LEED Platinum or just want a building that won't cost a fortune to operate, let's talk about what's actually possible for your project.

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