What Invizij Architects does

Invizij Architects Inc. is a privately held, full-service architectural practice headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, serving public-sector, institutional, healthcare, educational, and non-profit clients throughout Southern Ontario. The firm specializes in sustainable design anchored in Passive House (PHIUS+) standards, deep energy retrofits, net-zero/net-positive energy buildings, and heritage adaptive reuse — converting historic churches, schools, mills, and institutional buildings into housing, community facilities, and mixed-use developments. Its portfolio spans over 100 completed and ongoing projects across affordable and supportive housing, civic infrastructure (arenas, libraries, fire stations), healthcare facilities (notably Hamilton Health Sciences/Juravinski Cancer Centre and McMaster University Medical Centre), educational facilities, places of worship, and accessory dwelling units. Recurring clients include Indwell (the firm's largest client), Support House, YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, Haldimand County, and several Indigenous non-profit housing organizations including Sacajawea.

The practice's core technical differentiators are concentrated expertise in Passive House envelope design (with multiple certified and targeted projects), demonstrated heritage conservation capability (recognized with a 2024 Ontario Heritage Municipal Award), and culturally informed design for Indigenous-affiliated housing. Engagements are delivered through full architectural services from feasibility and concept through construction administration, with technical partnerships spanning structural, mechanical, electrical, and landscape consultants (Kalos Engineering, Collins Engineering, Mighton Engineering, SpruceLab, Landwise) and construction partners including Schilthuis Construction.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees structured as a percentage of construction cost or fixed fees, billed across multi-year municipal, institutional, and non-profit engagements acquired primarily through RFPs, government procurement, and long-term client relationships. The firm operates a single Hamilton office, is led by Principal Emma Cubitt (with 20+ years of architectural experience), and comprises an 11–50 person team. No venture funding has been disclosed; governance and ownership appear concentrated among the principals.

Name

Invizij Architects

Legal name

Invizij Architects Inc.

Website

https://invizij.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Invizij Architects Inc. is a Hamilton, Ontario-based full-service architectural practice serving non-profit, municipal, healthcare, and educational clients across Southern Ontario, specializing in Passive House, deep energy retrofits, heritage adaptive reuse, and affordable/supportive housing design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Passive house design
• Heritage adaptive reuse
• Affordable housing design
• Sustainable architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Invizij Architects generates revenue through professional architectural service fees for design, renovation, and redevelopment projects across residential, civic, institutional, and commercial sectors. Revenue is project-based, typically billed as a percentage of construction cost or fixed fee per engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Invizij Architects is an architectural design practice that provides building design, planning, and project delivery services. Its portfolio centers on Passive House-certified design, heritage adaptive reuse, and affordable housing projects for non-profit, government, healthcare, and education sector clients.

Product overview

Invizij Architects Inc. is a full-service architectural practice based in Hamilton serving clients throughout southern Ontario. The firm does not operate a unified software product but rather offers architectural design services across multiple building typologies. Their portfolio spans housing (affordable housing, supportive housing, multi-residential, ADUs/accessory dwelling units), healthcare facilities, educational institutions, civic buildings, commercial spaces, athletics and recreation centres, and places of worship. The firm specializes in sustainable design with a strong emphasis on Passive House and Net Zero energy standards, heritage conservation and adaptive reuse projects, and affordable housing development. Notable recurring project types include Supportive Housing developments (often with healthcare integration), Passive House certified buildings, heritage building conversions, and community facility projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passive House Design Services Architectural design services for Passive House-certified high-performance buildings, delivered to clients seeking energy-efficient, sustainable building envelopes.
• Heritage Adaptive Reuse Design Architectural design services for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of heritage buildings, preserving historic character while modernizing performance and use.
• Affordable Housing Design Architectural design services for affordable housing developments, serving non-profit developers, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings designed to Passive House standards achieve superior airtightness and energy efficiency, reducing operational energy consumption significantly compared to code-compliant buildings.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SIGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSIGA is a global leader in high-performance building envelope and air-sealing systems. Invizij Architects uses SIGA's high-performance tapes and membranes on several projects, including Indwell's 174 Ottawa St. Apartments and the War Memorial Children's Hospital Conversion in London, to achieve superior airtightness and Passive House-level energy efficiency.
• Schilthuis ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchilthuis Construction is a recurring construction partner on Invizij's projects, including the YMCA Child Care Centre (completed in 6 months), Morison Insurance HQ, and other developments.
• Sacajawea Non-Profit HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacajawea is an Indigenous non-profit housing organization collaborating with Invizij on supportive housing projects including 204 Gage (40 units) and 95 Dundurn (31 beds for Indigenous students).
• SpruceLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpruceLab served as landscape design and Indigenous consulting partner on the 95 Dundurn Indigenous Student Housing project.
• Kalos EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalos Engineering provided structural engineering for the 95 Dundurn Indigenous Student Housing project and has collaborated on multiple other Invizij projects including the YMCA Child Care Centre.
• Flourish Development GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlourish is a development consultant partnering with Invizij on Indigenous housing projects including 204 Gage and co-presenter of the Indwell Hope and Homes Hamilton Celebration Dinner.
• YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/BrantfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe YMCA is a recurring client for Invizij, with multiple completed projects including Les Chater Family YMCA, YMCA Child Care Centre, Niagara West YMCA, and others. The relationship spans multiple municipalities and decades.
• Support HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport House is a Halton Region non-profit providing supportive housing for people with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Invizij has designed multiple Support House projects including 47 Maria Street (Acton) and Cornwall Street (Oakville).
• IndwellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndwell is a Christian charity creating affordable housing communities for people who need support. Invizij has completed the most projects for Indwell of any client, including Embassy Commons, The Oaks, Acorn Flats, Lakeshore Lofts, Cornerstone Suites, Rudy Hulst Commons, Ottawa Street Apartments, and multiple others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJM): Toronto architecture firm with civic, cultural, and institutional portfolio including heritage work and public-sector projects. Comparable in southern Ontario market positioning though at a larger scale.
• KPMB Architects: Established Toronto architecture firm with strong sustainable design credentials and institutional, civic, and cultural portfolio. Competes with Invizij on complex public-sector and adaptive reuse commissions at a larger scale.
• BDP Quadrangle: Toronto office of international BDP with healthcare, civic, and residential expertise. Competes with Invizij on healthcare renovations, civic infrastructure, and multi-residential housing design in southern Ontario.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Major Toronto-based architectural firm with a healthcare, institutional, and civic portfolio including affordable housing and adaptive reuse. Larger scale and broader scope than Invizij but competes for the same institutional and public-sector clients.

Direct peers

• David Premi Architects: Canadian architecture firm specializing in Passive House, deep energy retrofits, and sustainable design. Directly comparable to Invizij on technical sustainable credentials and affordable/supportive housing typology.
• mcCallumSather: Hamilton-based architectural firm of comparable size with strong municipal, civic, housing, and sustainable design practices across southern Ontario. Directly competes with Invizij on regional civic RFPs and affordable housing engagements.
• Brook McIlroy: Toronto architecture firm with notable Indigenous design practice and community-focused housing work. Overlaps with Invizij on Indigenous housing projects and culturally significant community facility design.
• LGA Architectural Partners: Toronto architecture firm with deep affordable housing, supportive housing, and community-focused practice. Comparable to Invizij in serving non-profit housing providers and municipal clients with sustainable design emphasis.
• Parkin Architects: Ontario-focused architectural firm serving healthcare, institutional, and public-sector clients. Overlaps with Invizij in healthcare facility design, civic work, and institutional renovations across southern Ontario.
• ERA Architects: Toronto-based heritage architecture specialist focused on adaptive reuse, heritage conservation, and cultural projects. Direct overlap with Invizij's heritage adaptive reuse practice and competes for similar church, school, and institutional conversions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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