Coolearth Architecture Inc.

What Coolearth Architecture Inc. does

Coolearth Architecture Inc. is a Toronto-based architecture firm founded in 2008 that specializes in sustainable, high-performance building design. The firm delivers full architectural services — feasibility studies, funding and approvals support, design, consultant coordination, permitting, tendering, and construction administration — with particular emphasis on Passive House design, Net Zero Carbon buildings, deep energy retrofits, rammed earth construction, and permaculture integration. Its technical stack combines conventional architectural practice with building science, energy modeling using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), thermal bridge modeling, and field-measured performance validation. The firm employs three full-time Certified Passive House Designers and has delivered marquee outcomes including the Sammon Passive House Retrofit (first EnerPHit Classic Certification in Toronto, 75-90% energy savings) and the Mount Dennis Early Learning & Child Care Centre (City of Toronto's first Net Zero Energy childcare facility, delivered in joint venture with CS&P Architecture).

The firm serves two primary customer segments: municipalities, non-profits, and developers requiring sustainable multi-unit residential, affordable housing, and institutional buildings; and individual homeowners seeking custom homes, renovations, and deep energy retrofits. It also offers Building Energy Analysis & Policy research, expert witness services through Principal Sheena Sharp, and permaculture landscape design. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees structured as a percentage of construction cost or hourly rates, with no publicly listed pricing. Distribution is direct — through referrals, repeat clients, community visibility from the storefront gallery at 386 Pacific Avenue in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood, and competitive bidding on municipal RFPs.

Coolearth is a privately held Ontario corporation with no identified external investment, parent company, or public listing. It operates from a Toronto headquarters and a secondary office in Parry Sound. The firm has been active in policy advocacy, notably contributing through Principal Sheena Sharp and the OntarioPH team to Ontario Building Code changes that accept PHPP as an SB-12 compliance solution.

Name

Coolearth Architecture Inc.

Legal name

Coolearth Architecture inc.

Website

https://coolearth.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coolearth Architecture Inc. is a Toronto-based architecture firm specializing in Passive House design, Net Zero Carbon buildings, energy modeling, and deep energy retrofits for municipalities, non-profits, developers, and individual homeowners across Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Basement Framing, Insulation & Drywall (Build-Out) (HSAPACAB)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture services
• Passive house design
• Net zero buildings
• Deep energy retrofits
• Building energy modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural services including feasibility studies, funding and approvals support, design, consultant coordination, permitting, tendering, and construction administration for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Revenue is generated through professional service fees typically structured as percentage of construction cost or hourly rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coolearth Architecture Inc. is a full-service architecture firm offering sustainable architectural design, Passive House design, Net Zero Carbon buildings, energy modeling, deep energy retrofits, multi-unit residential and institutional building design, permaculture design, and expert witness services. The firm delivers projects from feasibility studies through construction administration for municipalities, non-profits, developers, and private homeowners in Ontario, Canada.

Product overview

Coolearth Architecture Inc. is a full-service architecture firm offering a portfolio of architectural services rather than a unified software product. The core service offerings include Building Energy Analysis & Policy, Custom Homes/Renovations/Retrofits, Multi-unit Residential and Institutional Buildings, Expert Witness Services, and Permaculture Design. These services are delivered through architectural design, building science, energy modeling, and practical project delivery to create high-performance, sustainable buildings aligned with climate goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-unit Residential and Institutional Buildings

Quantifiable outcome

• 75-90% energy savings achieved through deep energy retrofits (Sammon Passive House)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CS&P ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for the Mount Dennis Early Learning & Child Care Centre project. CS&P Architects served as lead design firm with Coolearth providing sustainable design expertise for this Net Zero Energy childcare facility for the City of Toronto.
• Passive House CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Passive House Canada events including conference presentations, project tours, and industry advocacy. Sheena Sharp contributed to PHPP acceptance in Ontario Building Code through OntarioPH team collaboration.
• OntarioPH (Ontario Passive House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoolearth principal Sheena Sharp collaborated with OntarioPH team including Sonia Zouari, Andrew Peel, and Greg Labbe to submit change request allowing PHPP as SB-12 compliance solution in Ontario Building Code.
• Georgian Bay Biosphere ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on sustainability initiatives. Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and Coolearth has worked together on guest blog posts and awareness campaigns.
• City of TorontocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClient for multiple municipal projects including Mount Dennis Early Learning & Child Care Centre. City of Toronto Children Services Department commissioned the Net Zero Energy childcare facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• gh3*: Toronto-based architecture practice with a strong focus on sustainability, material innovation, and high-performance design. Closely comparable to Coolearth in scale, geographic focus, and design-led sustainability ethos.
• superkül: Toronto architecture firm specializing in sustainable, high-performance residential and small institutional projects. Comparable to Coolearth in boutique scale, sustainability focus, and custom home/renovation work.
• PUBLIC Architecture + Communication: Vancouver-based sustainable architecture firm with a focus on civic, cultural, and institutional projects. Comparable to Coolearth on sustainability-led design ethos and Canadian institutional portfolio, though in a different region.
• Patkau Architects: Vancouver-based architecture firm known for sustainable design, material experimentation, and award-winning residential and institutional work. Comparable to Coolearth on design quality and sustainability rigour, though operating at somewhat larger scale.
• Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers: Vancouver-based architecture firm known for high-performance, sustainably-designed custom homes and small institutional projects. Closely comparable to Coolearth on boutique scale, residential expertise, and sustainability leadership in the Canadian market.
• ERA Architects: Toronto architecture firm specializing in heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design. Comparable to Coolearth on sustainability, building science depth, and Toronto-based institutional and residential projects.

Broad incumbents

• DIALOG: Canadian interdisciplinary design firm with architecture, engineering, and planning services, including a strong sustainability and Net Zero practice. Comparable to Coolearth on Net Zero institutional work but with vastly broader scale and integrated services.
• KPMB Architects: Toronto-based institutional architecture firm with a strong sustainability and civic portfolio. Compares to Coolearth on sustainable design philosophy and institutional/municipal clientele, but operates at much larger scale across many building types.
• BDP Quadrangle: Toronto architecture and design firm with established sustainability practice across commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Comparable to Coolearth on Toronto institutional and multi-unit residential work but with broader service offerings.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Major Toronto architecture firm with deep sustainability and institutional expertise, including civic, healthcare, and housing projects. Comparable to Coolearth for Net Zero institutional work but with a far broader portfolio and headcount.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coolearth-architecture-inc.

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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