green building consulting

Green design has many cross-disciplinary aspects that are best approached as an integrated design team. The decisions that are made early in a project usually have the greatest benefit and are easier to incorporate into the project. Solterre pioneered LEED certification for commercial and institutional projects in Atlantic Canada. We continue to push new boundaries as the prime architectural consultant for North America’s first targeted Passive House (Passivhaus) commercial building, which aspires to be the most energy-efficient office building in Canada. Our integrated design process allows for meaningful involvement of client and design team to provide the highest value and satisfaction with every project. From idea to execution, Solterre’s project leadership and contract management services ensure professional quality control to realize our client’s vision. We have unmatched experience in ecologically conscious land development and all construction types through our green architecture and consultant services. Our capabilities also include complete 3D modelling, photorealistic rendering, and architectural animation services.

Solterre Design's experience as a Sustainable Design consultant includes:

• LEED for New Construction & Major Renovation and Core & Shell facilitation and design; LEED For Homes builder and designer;

• Green Globes for New Construction and Sustainable Interiors; GBI Member organization;

• Review all phases of schematic design, design development, construction drawings and construction administration with respect to environmental and/or certification principles;

• Sustainable design charette for owners and designers; site inspections; specification review and writing; super insulated envelope design;

• Comparative material selection criteria and green materials database; construction waste management and occupant waste strategies;

• Development of green building education material: brochures, posters, case study, graphic design, tour facilitation.