Sustainable is an architecture and design collaborative that works for a healthy planet
People
We build meaningful relationships and create stronger, more resilient communities.
We are committed to creating inclusive environments, working collaboratively with transparency and trust, and treating great design as a human right towards social-equity.
Planet
We deliver simple, high-performance design led by evidence-based building science principles.
We are committed to helping our clients establish and achieve their sustainability targets, decreasing upfront and operational carbon, and choosing the most environmentally-responsible and healthiest building materials available.
Prosperity
We value all stakeholders throughout the design, construction, and occupancy of a building.
We are committed to delivering measurable savings over a long-term horizon, practicing financial responsibility, and reducing waste through smart design.
Daniel Hall
Architect, Director of Design
OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP
As a licensed Carpenter and Architect, Daniel brings a unique perspective from his 15 years of hands-on experience building prior to 19 years and counting in architecture. He has a deep rapport with builders and is adept at drawing on the knowledge and skills of the tradespeople who will be building your new premises.
Like all of the team at Collaborative Architecture, Daniel is passionate about green design. He will advise you on the best approaches, materials, and decisions to ensure that your finished offices are healthy, welcoming spaces, keeping in mind the impact on budget and schedule.
Paul Dowsett
Architect, Director of Sustainability
OAA, FRAIC, LEED AP
Paul Dowsett is a leading thinker and advocate in the space of sustainability and architecture. For the past decade, Paul has been central to the introduction of sustainable architecture to the mainstream, while practicing deep community engagement with equity-seeking groups of all backgrounds and abilities. At the core of Paul’s philosophy and practice is the belief that design and construction solutions should be simple, sensitive, and sustainable.
Ana Gascon Marco
Architect, Director of Passive House Design
OAA, MRAIC, CPHD
Ana is a licensed architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD). She has been involved in a wide range of projects including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Her current projects include high-end residential projects, backyard homes and a Women's Shelter. She thrives on challenging the status quo and looking at buildings from a new lens, where smart design decisions are informed by both building performance and user comfort, without compromising on the quality of the result.
Ana is interested in integrating design strategies that would achieve Low Carbon, Net Zero and Passive House buildings. Ana is a board member at the Ontario Natural Building Coalition (ONBC), Junction Village Community Land Trust (JV-CLT) and is the current chair for the Grand Valley Society of Architects (GVSA).
Past Designers, Building Scientists, Inspiring Interns, and Friends
Aidan Mitchelmore, Alex Vizvary, Ana Paredes Núñez, Andrew Stiffman, Bev Morrison, Bilal Khan, Brad Tapson, Brandon Riddell, Britt Moriarty, Callan Wilson-Delafield, Carlos Arce, Craig Race, Dakota Park, Devon Holdsworth, Donald Peckover, Dusty Parkes, Elina Tenho, Graham Kelly, Gregorio Jimenez
Jacob Lokash, Jess Donaldson, Joanne Malakassiotis, Joel Gilbert Anderson, Josh Reiniger, Katie Krolak, Kathleen Narbonne, Karl van Es, Kelsey Saunders, Kristen Allison, Laura Casas Martin, Mark De Souza, Maurey Loeffler, Meagan Murray, Melissa Nguyen, Montgomery de Luna, Mike Mazurkiewicz
Nicholas Discenza, Nick Jones, Pearl Chan, Sarah Allinson, Sarah Gilmore, Sarah Reid, Sean Maciel, Stefan Elsholtz, Stephanie Koltun, Steve Socha, Todd Collis, Tristan Rouse, Valeria Nuyanzina, Virginie Jaran, Yoko McMullan