High performance building



The construction industry contributes a significant percentage of total greenhouse gas emmisions. If Vancouver is to continue to participate as a world leader in sustaniable City-building, upgrades and innovation in this important segment of the building economy will be crucial.

Working together with a team of consultants, we provide special expertise ensuring that all of our projects meet and surpass current energy efficiency benchmarks such as EnerGuide 80 for homes and ASHRAE 90.1. Our Passivhaus development in Calgary and Union Street ECOHeritage development surpass current energy efficiciency requirements and meet the ambitious goals set forth by the Passivhaus Institute and Energuide 90 respectively. SHAPE offers professional LEED Certification for both residential and institutional projects.