BDP Quadrangle co-authors national Op-Ed advocacy for the Toronto Green Standard
As part of the 2025 Celebrating Green Standards campaign, BDP Quadrangle collaborated with Diamond Schmitt and MJMA to elevate a shared message of climate leadership through a nationally published op-ed in Canadian Architect. The article underscores the lasting impact of the Toronto Green Standard (TGS) and the urgent need to protect strong, enforceable green building policy in Ontario.
Launched during Canada Climate Week Xchange 2025, the campaign marked 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard through coordinated storytelling across firm platforms, highlighting how TGS has shaped healthier buildings, lower-carbon development and more resilient urban environments. The op-ed extends this collective effort into public discourse at a moment when environmental standards face increasing political pressure.
“The Toronto Green Standard has proven that clear, performance-based policy drives better outcomes for cities, communities and the climate. This collaboration reflects a shared belief that protecting and strengthening these standards is essential to advancing meaningful, long-term sustainability.”
Framed as both celebration and call to action, the op-ed emphasizes that speed alone will not address the climate crisis; leadership, accountability and strong standards are critical. By speaking with a unified voice, the three firms initiated the campaign and engaged more than 30 design practices to contribute their work, reinforcing the role of the design community in shaping policy, advocating for evidence-based solutions and demonstrating the real-world value of green development.
