Renovations + Retrofits
Existing homes deserve the same care, curiosity, and thoughtful design as new construction.
A well-designed renovation can transform the way a home feels and functions. By improving comfort, reducing energy use, and adapting spaces to meet changing needs, thoughtful renovations extend the life of a building while creating healthier, more resilient, and more enjoyable places to live.
Whether you're considering a deep energy retrofit, an addition, a whole-home renovation, or simply wondering what might be possible, we'd be happy to learn more about your project and explore the options together.
Why Homeowners Renovate Sustainably
Improved Comfort
Many renovation projects begin with a simple observation: the house is too cold in winter, too hot in summer, drafty, noisy, or simply uncomfortable. Improvements to insulation, air sealing, windows, and building assemblies can dramatically improve how a home feels day to day.
Preserving What Matters
Some of our favourite projects involve improving and extending the life of existing buildings. Renovation offers an opportunity to retain character, reduce waste, preserve embodied resources, and build upon the history already present within a place.
Adapting Over Time
Homes evolve as families evolve. Renovations can create space for growing families, support aging in place, accommodate home-based work, or help existing homes better reflect changing priorities and lifestyles.
Better Performance
Energy efficiency is often only one part of the equation. Thoughtful renovations can improve durability, moisture management, indoor air quality, and overall building performance while reducing operating costs and future maintenance needs.
Past Projects
From deep energy retrofits and additions to whole-home transformations, these projects demonstrate how thoughtful renovation can improve comfort, performance, durability, and the everyday experience of home. Here is a handful of our projects.
Renovations
FAQ
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We work on a wide range of projects including additions, whole-home renovations, adaptive reuse projects, deep energy retrofits, building envelope upgrades, accessibility improvements, and performance-focused renovations.
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Yes. Many renovation projects include improvements to insulation, air sealing, windows, building assemblies, and mechanical systems that can significantly improve comfort, efficiency, indoor air quality, and durability.
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Not necessarily. Some projects are completed in phases over time. We can help identify priorities and develop a long-term plan that aligns with your goals, timeline, and budget.
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Yes. While some renovation projects are completed through our design-build process, we also regularly collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and consultants.
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In many cases, yes. Extending the life of an existing building can preserve embodied resources while reducing material consumption and construction waste.
Every project is different, but thoughtful renovation can play an important role in reducing environmental impact while improving how a home performs and functions.
“East Mary wasn't just a renovation project for our team — it's my home.
Living through the process reinforced something we often tell clients: a renovation isn’t just about creating new from old: it’s about creating healthier, more comfortable spaces that better support the people who live in them.” - Lindsey, homeowner, Aerecura employee