HETA

What HETA does

HETA is a privately held landscape architecture firm founded in 1986 in Montreal, Quebec, by Myke Hodgins and currently led with owner/president David Crevier. The firm is headquartered in Westmount, Quebec, with a small core team of seven employees — five full-time landscape architects and managers plus two part-time administrative staff. HETA delivers end-to-end landscape architecture services spanning consultation, needs definition, feasibility studies, municipal regulatory analysis, design concepts, 3D visualization, cost estimation, construction documentation, contractor recommendation, work supervision, and permit preparation. Its client base spans four horizontal segments: residential property owners (the primary segment, with projects averaging $45,000+ in managed annual budget), commercial businesses, municipal governments, and institutional clients including healthcare facilities.

HETA's underlying technical approach is built on a proprietary 'inventive analysis' methodology that immerses designers in site context and integrates user and partner needs to produce original, adapted solutions. The firm supports this with high-quality 3D visualizations used for client presentation and fundraising, and has demonstrated specialized expertise in complex urban challenges including contaminated soils, hydrological constraints, and universal accessibility design (notably for the blind). Notable awarded projects include the Westmount residential garden (2021, ACAP/CSLA Excellence Award), Montauk Saint-Laurent (2022, multiple awards through 2024), Serres patrimoniales de Westmount (2022, OAQ Excellence finalist and Grand prix du design Platinum/Gold), and Hôpital Chinois in Chinatown Montreal (2024). Over 40 years, HETA has completed 267+ projects and won 59+ industry prizes across the AAPQ, OAQ, ACAP/CSLA, Grand prix du design, and IRAC.

The business model is professional services on a project-based fee structure with no recurring contracts. Pricing is communicated publicly via website inquiry forms in tiers ranging from $10,000-$20,000 up to $50,000-$60,000+. Go-to-market is direct client engagement — email-based inquiry, in-person consultation, and referral-driven demand — supported by a bilingual portfolio website and minimal LinkedIn/Facebook presence. Revenue mechanics are entirely one-time project fees; the firm is bootstrapped with no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Geographic reach extends from a single Westmount office into Quebec more broadly, Ontario, Cree communities, and the United States.

Name

HETA

Legal name

HETA

Website

https://heta.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HETA is a 40-year-old, Westmount-based landscape architecture firm of seven employees that designs, plans, and supervises construction of residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional landscape projects across Canada and the United States on a project-based fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Residential garden design
• Commercial landscape design
• Municipal public space design
• Institutional campus landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmount

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Services: Project-based fees for landscape architecture services including consultation, feasibility studies, design concepts, 3D drawings, cost estimation, construction plans, contractor recommendations, and work supervision. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees rather than recurring contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HETA is a landscape architecture firm that plans, designs, and supervises the construction of outdoor environments for residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients. Services span the full project lifecycle — consultation, feasibility studies, municipal/provincial regulatory analysis, design concepts, 3D drawings, cost estimation, construction documentation, contractor recommendation, work supervision, and permit preparation. Project budgets typically range from $10,000 to $60,000+, with an average annual managed budget of $45,000+ for residential work.

Product overview

HETA is a landscape architecture firm offering a unified suite of services rather than a software platform. The core offering is comprehensive landscape architecture services encompassing consultation, feasibility studies, design concepts, 3D drawings, cost estimation, construction documentation, and project supervision. Services are delivered across four portfolio categories: Residential (gardens, terraces, pools, outdoor living spaces), Commercial (business outdoor environments), Municipal (parks, streets, public squares, green corridors), and Institutional (schools, healthcare facilities, civic buildings). The firm operates from its Westmount office serving Quebec, Cree communities, Ontario, and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture Services (Full-Lifecycle) Comprehensive landscape architecture services spanning the full project lifecycle — consultation, feasibility studies, municipal regulation and provincial law analysis, design concepts, 3D drawings, cost estimation, construction plans and details, contractor recommendation, work supervision, and preparation of permit and tender documents — delivered to residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients.
• Residential Landscape Design Custom residential landscape design services for homeowners, including gardens, terraces, pools, driveways, and outdoor living spaces designed to complement residence architecture, reflect owner lifestyle, and provide year-round functionality. Projects carry an average annual managed budget of $45,000+ and range from $10,000 to $60,000+ per project.
• Commercial Landscape Design Commercial landscape architecture creating welcoming and functional outdoor environments that enhance business image, strengthen brand presence, and provide comfortable spaces for customers, employees, and community. Examples include the award-winning Montauk Saint-Laurent project which extended the sales area outdoors while respecting architectural alignment and borough regulations.
• Municipal Landscape Design Municipal landscape architecture designing dynamic, accessible, and sustainable public spaces — parks, developed streets, public squares, and green corridors — that promote community encounters, mobility, and quality of life while integrating harmoniously with the surrounding environment. Heritage restoration projects preserve historical character while accommodating contemporary public uses.
• Institutional Landscape Design Institutional landscape architecture creating welcoming and functional outdoor environments for public institutions and campuses including schools, healthcare facilities, and civic buildings. Designs promote well-being, learning, and community interactions, and incorporate universal-accessibility features including for visually impaired users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 267+ landscape projects completed across residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal sectors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Affleck de la Riva Arch.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborator on Serres patrimoniales de Westmount restoration project, working on heritage preservation while meeting contemporary uses.
• NBL ArchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture collaborator on Serres patrimoniales de Westmount municipal project.
• HBGCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaborator on Serres patrimonalies de Westmount restoration.
• MRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering/project collaborator on Serres patrimonalies de Westmount.
• Girard-HébertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape collaborator appearing on multiple projects including Serres de Westmount, Chinese Hospital, and Montauk.
• BESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering collaborator on Chinese Hospital institutional project.
• NviraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaborator on Chinese Hospital garden design.
• Beaupré-Michaud ArchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborator on Chinese Hospital public garden project.
• Équipe LaurenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team collaborator on Chinese Hospital institutional landscape.
• ArpaysageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture collaborator on Chinese Hospital project.
• Groupe VeniseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaborator on Chinese Hospital institutional landscape.
• Cohlmeyer ArchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture collaborator on Montauk commercial project.
• AmbionerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaborator on Montauk commercial landscape design.
• NckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering/project collaborator on Montauk commercial project.
• RampaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaborator on Montauk commercial landscape.
• CIUSSS du Centre-SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network client and partner on Chinese Hospital garden project. Close coordination required for design and implementation of public rehabilitation and community space.
• City of WestmountcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal client for heritage greenhouses restoration project. Adjacent to library and community center, representing iconic civic space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• OLIN: Landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm with award-winning public and institutional work. Comparable to HETA on premium design positioning and institutional/municipal client base, though at a much larger scale.
• Lemay: Major Canadian architecture and design firm with a landscape architecture practice. Larger and broader than HETA but competes for similar high-profile institutional, municipal, and commercial commissions across Quebec and Canada.
• James Corner Field Operations: Internationally renowned landscape architecture and urban design firm known for high-profile public projects. Comparable to HETA on signature institutional and urban commissions, though operating at a much larger scale and global brand level.
• SWA Group: Major international landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm with a deep award-winning portfolio. Comparable to HETA on landscape design excellence and institutional/public-sector project types, though at significantly larger scale.
• Provencher Roy: Major Quebec architecture and urban design firm working on institutional, municipal, and residential projects across Canada. Comparable to HETA on Quebec public-sector and institutional commissions, though at significantly larger scale and broader service offering.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Large Canadian architecture firm with significant institutional and civic project portfolio, often working alongside landscape architects. Comparable to HETA on the institutional and municipal client side, though operating as a multi-disciplinary incumbent.
• W Architecture and Landscape Architecture: Internationally recognized landscape architecture firm working on high-profile cultural, institutional, and public projects. Comparable to HETA on the institutional and urban-design side, though at a much larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Hardy: Long-established Quebec landscape architecture practice with residential, commercial, and municipal work. Comparable to HETA in regional positioning, service scope, and emphasis on high-quality design for Quebec-based clients.
• NIPPAYSAGE: Quebec landscape architecture firm specializing in urban, institutional, and public-space projects. Directly comparable to HETA on geography, project types, and target public-sector clients in Montreal and broader Quebec.
• Claude Cormier + Associés (CCxA): Montreal-based landscape architecture firm with a similarly strong portfolio of award-winning public, commercial, and institutional projects in Quebec. Comparable in scale, design ethos, and client mix to HETA, and a direct competitor for Quebec-based municipal and institutional commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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