Sustainability | Mythrunevale Architecture Studio

Honestly? We're obsessed

Look, I've been in this industry long enough to see the greenwashing, the half-measures, the "eco-friendly" labels slapped on buildings that barely meet code. That's not us.

We grew up surrounded by the Nordic approach - where your grandparents built homes that are still standing, still performing, still beautiful. They didn't have fancy certifications back then, just common sense and respect for materials.

Now we've got the science to back up that ancient wisdom, and honestly, it's pretty exciting. Every project we touch, we're asking: will this still make sense in 50 years? Will it use less energy next year than this year? Can we source materials within 500km?

The Numbers Don't Lie

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LEED Certified Projects

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Tons of CO2 Offset Annually

What We Actually Do

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Passive Design First

Before we even think about solar panels or fancy HVAC systems, we're positioning your building right. The sun's been around longer than we have - might as well use it. Proper orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass... all that stuff your great-grandma knew about but didn't have a fancy name for.

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Materials That Make Sense

We've got this BC cedar basically growing in our backyard, Douglas fir that outperforms imported alternatives, and local stone that's been sitting here for millennia. Why ship stuff from across the world when we've got better options locally? Plus, you're supporting BC forestry workers and quarries, not some overseas conglomerate.

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Energy Systems That Work

Yeah, we do solar. Geothermal when it fits. Heat recovery ventilation because, c'mon, it's 2025 and throwing away heat through exhaust fans is just silly. But here's the thing - we size everything properly. No over-engineering, no under-delivering. Just systems that'll work for decades without constant fiddling.

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Water Management

Vancouver gets plenty of rain - 1,200mm a year, give or take. We're capturing it, using it, filtering it naturally through green roofs and bioswales. Your garden shouldn't need municipal water in the summer, and your storm drains shouldn't be overwhelmed every November.

Certifications & Credentials

We'll be straight with you - certifications aren't everything, but they're a good baseline. They give us a common language with builders, inspectors, and clients who want third-party verification.

LEED Accredited

We've got LEED APs on staff. Not just one person who took a course - our whole design team knows this stuff inside and out.

Passive House

The gold standard for energy efficiency. Some of our projects meet it, some come close. Depends on your goals and budget.

Living Building Challenge

The toughest certification out there. We're working on our first full LBC project now - it's ambitious but achievable.

WELL Building Standard

Because buildings should make people healthier, not sicker. Air quality, lighting, acoustics - all matter.

Real Projects, Real Results

Here's what we've actually built, not just proposed

North Shore Residence

LEED Platinum certified. Uses 92% less energy than code minimum. Owner's heating bill? About $40/month for a 3,200 sq ft home. The triple-glazed windows weren't cheap, but they're laughing now.

LEED Platinum Net Zero Ready

Granville Office Complex

Commercial retrofit that cut energy use by 73%. The building was from the 70s - total energy hog. Now it's one of the most efficient offices in Vancouver. Tenants report better productivity and fewer sick days too.

LEED Gold Heritage Retrofit

During Construction

Designing a sustainable building is one thing. Actually building it? That's where a lot of firms drop the ball. Not us.

→ We're on-site regularly. Like, actually walking the job, not just showing up for photo ops.
→ Waste diversion targets aren't suggestions - we track every bin, every load. Our average diversion rate is 84%.
→ Air quality testing during construction. Drywall dust and VOCs aren't just annoying - they're harmful.
→ Commissioning that actually happens. All those fancy systems? They need to be tuned, tested, and verified.

Want to Talk Sustainability?

Whether you're building new, renovating, or just curious about making your current place more efficient, let's chat. No sales pitch, just honest conversation about what's possible.

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