To us, that means that we have the responsibility of designing homes that respond thoughtfully to the people who live in them, the places they're built, and the generations that will follow.
As a collaborative design-build practice, we specialize in creating high-performance homes and ecological renovations across Prince Edward County, the Bay of Quinte, and Kingston regions.
We are Ontario's only dedicated rammed earth builders, with two decades of experience in sustainable construction and rammed earth and sustainable material driven design.
Aerecura was founded on the belief that the way we build matters.
Building well takes
more than one person.
At Aerecura, collaboration is part of our culture. We believe the best homes are created when designers, project managers, craftspeople, and builders work together—sharing ideas, challenging assumptions, and learning from one another throughout the process.
That collaborative spirit shapes not only how we approach our projects, but how we support one another, work with our clients, and continue growing as a team.
It's an approach that has been part of Aerecura since the very beginning—and one that continues to guide the way we work today.
Meet the people behind Aerecura.
Sylvia Cook
Founder, CEO
Sylvia co-founded Aerecura with a vision to build homes in a way hat felt more connected to their environment — homes shaped by durability, sustainability, and a deeper consideration of how people live within them.
That vision led Sylvia to build her own rammed earth home—the first of its kind in Ontario—and continues to shape Aerecura's approach to thoughtful design and long-term building performance.
These days, Sylvia is more off site than on, contributing through her dedicated advocacy for environmental responsibility, inclusivity, and thoughtful decision-making within our shared built landscape.
Graham Cavalier
Co-Founder, General Manager
Graham leads construction and overall operations at Aerecura, helping guide each home from the earliest conversations through to completion.
With extensive experience in sustainable construction, rammed earth, and a Master's degree in Environmental Studies, he works closely with clients to establish clear direction while fostering a collaborative, respectful jobsite culture.
His leadership provides continuity across the entire process, from first conversation through to completion, while fostering a collaborative and respectful jobsite environment.
Pedro Paes
Lead Designer
Pedro leads the integration of design and performance from the earliest stages of Aerecura’s design-build projects, helping shape homes that are responsive to both the people living in them and the realities of long-term performance, durability, and Ontario’s climate.
With a background in architecture, BCIN certification in Ontario, and Passive House design certification, Pedro brings a systems-based approach to each project.
Pedro also has a deep interest in natural materials and ecological design, including rammed earth, permaculture, and climate-responsive building practices.
John Rogers
Business Manager
John supports operations, project systems, and financial coordination across Aerecura.
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, he brings a deep understanding of project management, business operations, and resource planning. His work focuses on aligning design decisions with construction planning — ensuring projects move forward with clarity, efficiency, and strong coordination across teams.
He plays a key role in maintaining financial and scheduling clarity throughout a project, helping keep timelines realistic and budgets well understood as projects evolve.
Laura Todd
Senior Project Manager
Laura helps guide projects through construction with a detail-oriented approach.
With a background in sustainable building studies at George Brown College, Laura brings both technical understanding and practical site experience to her work. Over the past eight years she has also become a skilled rammed earth builder, developing hands-on experience with the material and the level of care and coordination it requires on site.
Laura is particularly experienced in renovations and deep energy retrofits, where careful planning, sequencing, and communication are essential.
Alastair Ford Syme
Senior Lead Hand
Al has been part of Aerecura from the very beginning.
As Senior Lead Hand, he plays an important role in keeping projects organized and moving smoothly on site. Alongside supporting day-to-day construction coordination, he also oversees tool maintenance, equipment organization, and many of the systems that help projects operate efficiently behind the scenes.
Al is also Aerecura’s most experienced stone mason, bringing a deep understanding of working with natural stone and site-integrated materials.
Known for his problem-solving ability, Al helps carry projects forward with care, practicality, and attention to detail.
Lindsey Van De Keere
Marketing + Communications Manager
Lindsey leads communication and client experience at Aerecura, shaping how the work is understood both internally and externally.
She is involved in early conversations and plays a key role in establishing clarity around Aerecura’s process, ensuring that information is communicated in a way that feels accessible, consistent, and grounded.
Her work also supports internal coordination and structure, helping align how projects are communicated across the team and experienced by clients.
(She also made this website.)
We are a collaborative practice
Aerecura is supported by a diverse group of skilled craftspeople who bring experience, creativity, and problem-solving to each of our builds.
Our crew is central to the quality of our work and to the atmosphere on our job sites, where respect, communication, and collaboration are part of the daily process.
Built on inclusion
Aerecura takes great pride in being a women-founded construction company (read more about our foundations here).
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone — employees, tradespeople, and clients — feels respected, supported, and able to contribute fully.
This approach shapes not only how we work internally, but every project we take on.
Building better, together.
We believe building better extends beyond the homes we create. Through workshops, educational outreach,and conversations within our community, we share what we've learned to help make sustainable building more accessible. Whether we're working with homeowners or fellow builders, our goal is the same: to encourage thoughtful decisions and inspire a more resilient built environment.
The Aerecura Team are passionate about their work. That passion comes through in the beauty and serenity of the homes they build.
- Jane Wilson, e.janewilson architect
“What is it like to work with Aerecura? Well, we have zero regrets.”
- Wes Hanson, Homeowner.
“Aerecura’s honesty and integrity made it an easy decision to work with them — not just for the rammed earth, but as our general contractor as well.”
-Heather Boyd, Homeowner