one-stop solution for LEED credits, green building and living architecture.

*ARCHITEK is a living architecture technologies company assisting LEED professionals, architects, landscape architects, contractors, governments and building owners at any stage of the building process. From design to installation and maintenance, we provide expertise, education, products and on-site services for green roofs, living walls and facades, solar energy and rainwater harvesting.

In addition to consulting services, we represent world-class manufacturers, integrating these technologies in new ways and provide products, specifications, details, installation and maintenance services. We serve the A/E/C industry in California, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alberta.

*ARCHITEK is a brand of Architek Sustainable Building Products Inc. 


consulting services

We work closely with clients as problem-solvers and creative thinkers to develop green and sustainable solutions that meet budgets and maximize ROI.

We can provide expertise to clients and professionals at any stage: from initial concept & development permitting, detailed shop drawings and specifications through to contractor installation oversight and support.

lunch & learn

*ARCHITEK is an AIBC Education Provider delivering education credits to Architects and Landscape Architects on a range of subjects on green and sustainable building. Contact us to schedule a presentation at your offices.

Email: I would like to arrange for a Lunch & Learn presentation


featured project

Architek and Zinco supplied the materials and green roof expertise for the VanDusen Visitor Center, which has one of the most unique and challenging greenroofs in North America. Check-out this quick time-lapse video of the roof's installation.

Video courtesy of Houston Landscapes + ProjectsInPlace
http://www.houstonlandscapes.ca/

high-performance products

Renewable Energy Living Architecture Conservation
   
   
   
   

green information

Cents & Sustainability

Making the business case for living architecture in an economically driven world.

8 things to consider when calculating the ROI for green technologies.

Read Article as PDF
* Living Architecture Monitor – Winter 2011

publications

Download our current newsletter:
  • How The Best Quality Green Roof Systems Can Improve Stormwater Mitigation
  • Green Roof Systems With Drain & Retain Drainage Boards Are More Sustainable
  • Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) – Thin Film or Mono/Poly-Crystalline Cells. Which Is The Right Product?
  • Innovative New Curtain Wall System Boosts Energy Conservation Performance
Download our whitepaper on Rainwater Management

research and advanced concepts

As designers, consultants and product distributors we see the newest research and develop our own concepts which we share for open discussion with the green and A/E/C communities.

Review our latest concept and give us your feedback...

Advanced Self-Sustaining Integrated Building Envelope Concept To Increase ROI and Building Value

View Concept Online
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lunch & learn

*ARCHITEK is an AIBC Education Provider delivering education credits to Architects and Landscape Architects on a range of subjects on green and sustainable building. Contact us to schedule a presentation at your offices.