*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 servicesWe 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. |
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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.
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green informationCents & SustainabilityMaking 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 2011hot new productArchitek Partners with greenscreens® in Pacific NorthwestFor 17 years greenscreen has pioneered the living facade concept, with hundreds of thousands of square feet installed throughout North America. Manufactured from recycled steel, this flexible design system is long lasting, cost effective, easy and inexpensive to maintain, can easily be adjusted to custom specs and never penetrates the building envelope. Read about greenscreensproject newsArchitek Awarded Vandusen Green Roof SystemVanDusen Botanical Center is Canada’s 1st 'Living Building'
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre in Vancouver is designed to LEED Platinum standards, featuring a Zinco green roof, net-zero energy consumption, black-water recycling and a host of other green features. The design echos the leaves of an orchid. The atrium at its center was built from rammed earth with a glass tower that provides natural daylight and exhausts hot air. The centre will be completed this spring. Read more at inhabitat.com |
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Download our whitepaper on Rainwater Management |
research and advanced conceptsAs 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 OnlineDownload as PDF |
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