Living Building Challenge | Sustainable Construction | Cast 

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a globally recognized green building certification that represents the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment. At Cast Sustainable Construction, we don’t just meet these guidelines—we embody them, integrating LBC principles into our projects to create a regenerative and healthy living environment. As a recognized leader in eco-friendly residential projects in regions like North Vancouver and West Vancouver, we have a proven track record of embracing this holistic and forward-thinking approach to green construction. 

The Most Advanced Measure of Sustainability

The LBC’s mission is to rapidly diminish the gap between current building practices and the end-game of positive, regenerative solutions. Instead of simply doing less harm, the challenge encourages designs that actively improve human and ecological health. This holistic approach ensures every design and construction decision becomes an opportunity to positively impact the environment and the community. 

The Living Building Imperatives

The Challenge is comprised of seven “Petals,” or performance categories, each with specific requirements for achieving the highest levels of sustainable design and construction. As your building partner, we expertly navigate these imperatives to ensure your project delivers on every promise.

• Place: Restoring a healthy relationship with the natural environment by protecting and restoring surrounding ecosystems.
• Water: Creating a building that operates within the water balance of its climate, managing all water needs on-site.
• Energy: Relying solely on clean, renewable energy generated on-site, with the goal of producing more energy than the building consumes.
• Health and Happiness: Creating spaces that optimize the physical and psychological health of occupants through exceptional indoor air quality, natural light, and a connection to nature.
• Materials: Utilizing materials that are non-toxic, ecologically regenerative, and transparent in their sourcing. This includes accounting for embodied carbon and promoting a regional, sustainable economy.
• Equity: Fostering an inclusive sense of community for all people, promoting culture and interaction, and ensuring fair access to fresh air, sunlight, and natural waterways.
• Beauty: Celebrating design that uplifts the human spirit and contains features intended for human delight, inspiring occupants to care for the greater good.