VERT plan.design.build
VERT clients value how a home functions as much as they value its form. We turn spaces into living places that reflect the environments in which they are located.
VERT projects measure their green building performance using Passive House and LEED certification standards while striving to meet the Living Building Challenge. We influence our shared environment toward a more sustainable future, by creating buildings, landscapes and communities of a human scale. Our work demonstrates what we expect will become best-practice ten years from now.
VERT focuses on a select number of projects at any given time, offering clients a very personal level of service. A multi-disciplinary group of associates is led by Christopher Straka.
VERT projects measure their green building performance using Passive House and LEED certification standards while striving to meet the Living Building Challenge. We influence our shared environment toward a more sustainable future, by creating buildings, landscapes and communities of a human scale. Our work demonstrates what we expect will become best-practice ten years from now.
VERT focuses on a select number of projects at any given time, offering clients a very personal level of service. A multi-disciplinary group of associates is led by Christopher Straka.
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We lead Environmental Planning and Approvals processes to enable projects that create better connected communities.
Planning services include:
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Design
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We specialize in the Architectural Design of custom homes that are relevant, beautiful, functional, integrated, low impact, non toxic, durable, adaptable and efficient.
Our projects measure their green building performance using LEED, Passive House, Net-Zero Energy and Zero Carbon certification standards while striving to achieve carbon neutrality and meet the Living Building Challenge. The architectural style of our buildings reflect the environment and the era in which they are constructed. Review a detailed outline of our Green Home Design Services. Design services include:
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Build
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We provide Construction Management options that result in cost and time savings in the creation of better built buildings and more sustainable developments.
Our approach to development is: Integrated: we link the planning, design and construction phases of the development process to create efficiencies and superior outcomes Transparent: we provide our clients with access to all of our internal costing, communications and documentation related to their project Invested: we foster strong relationships with our trusted team of skilled tradespeople, who “buy in” to the work they do Durable & Adaptable: we create buildings that our clients will enjoy for generations Building services include:
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History
Vert Design Incorporated was founded by Christopher Straka and Patric Langevin in 2006. The company grew out of a desire in its founders to do more of what they love and less of what they don't.
Chis Straka has lead the transformation of over 100 spaces into living places since 2006.
Vert's structure and focus has evolved to suit the changing needs of its leadership, its associates and the clients it serves. The company's operating name "VERT plan.design.build" reflects the scope of professional service currently provided.
Vert is now operated by Christopher Straka from his home office overlooking the Rideau River in Ottawa or from a shoreline somewhere else in the world.
Who is Chris?
Chis Straka has lead the transformation of over 100 spaces into living places since 2006.
Vert's structure and focus has evolved to suit the changing needs of its leadership, its associates and the clients it serves. The company's operating name "VERT plan.design.build" reflects the scope of professional service currently provided.
Vert is now operated by Christopher Straka from his home office overlooking the Rideau River in Ottawa or from a shoreline somewhere else in the world.
Who is Chris?