Build Your Eco Home in Canada: Custom Net‑Zero House Construction with Turnkey Service
Create a resilient, healthy, and efficient Canadian home designed to produce as much energy as it consumes, with our integrated design‑build team managing every step. Request a free quote to explore budgets, timelines, incentives, and design options tailored to your climate, lifestyle, and sustainability goals.
Contact UsAbout Our Canadian Net‑Zero Home Team
We are a specialized design‑build firm dedicated to crafting net‑zero, healthy homes across Canada. Our architects, engineers, and builders collaborate from concept through commissioning, uniting aesthetics, performance, and budget discipline to deliver turnkey results that are comfortable, resilient, and remarkably efficient year after year.
Holistic Net‑Zero Design Strategy
Our integrated approach aligns architecture, engineering, and construction from day one, using energy models and cost analysis to deliver beauty, comfort, and net‑zero performance without compromise, ensuring every decision reflects Canadian climate realities and your personal aspirations.
Energy Modeling That Guides Every Decision
We use advanced energy modeling to simulate heating loads, solar gains, ventilation strategy, and envelope performance before construction begins. These predictive insights inform material choices, window specifications, and mechanical sizing, minimizing risk, reducing operating costs, and keeping the design aligned with net‑zero targets across Canadian climate zones.
Carbon Accounting and Material Choices
Beyond operational energy, we evaluate embodied carbon within structure, insulation, and finishes, then select lower‑carbon alternatives that meet durability and code requirements. This upstream focus reduces lifecycle emissions, leverages local Canadian supply chains, and delivers tangible climate benefits without sacrificing comfort, longevity, or maintenance simplicity.
Livability, Aesthetics, and Budget Alignment
We balance daylight, privacy, storage, and spatial flow with cost and performance, using schematic pricing to guide smart tradeoffs early. This prevents value‑engineering surprises, protects your vision, and ensures the final home feels generous, refined, and quietly efficient while remaining achievable within your agreed budget envelope.
Site Evaluation and Climate‑Smart Orientation
We analyze solar access, snow loads, winds, trees, neighbors, and municipal constraints to position your home for free heat, balanced daylight, and resilient shelter. This climate‑smart orientation lowers energy demand, enhances comfort, and preserves views while respecting zoning limits and neighborhood context across Canadian municipalities.
High‑Performance Building Envelope
A super‑insulated, thermal‑bridge‑free envelope underpins true net‑zero performance. We specify continuous insulation, robust air barriers, and advanced framing details that tame heat loss, reduce drafts, and ensure consistent interior temperatures while protecting structure from moisture risks in diverse Canadian climates.
Continuous Insulation and Thermal Bridging Control
We model wall, roof, and slab assemblies to eliminate cold spots at rim joists, balconies, and structural penetrations. Exterior continuous insulation, smart fasteners, and thermally broken connectors maintain uninterrupted R‑values, stabilizing indoor comfort, protecting finishes, and enabling smaller, quieter mechanical systems that reduce lifetime operating costs.
Air Barrier Strategy and Quality Assurance
Our air barrier plan integrates membranes, sealants, tapes, and gaskets into a continuous plane documented on drawings. We verify continuity at transitions, perform mid‑construction blower door tests, and correct leaks immediately, ensuring the final airtightness target is achieved and indoor air quality remains healthy, quiet, and draft‑free.
Moisture Management and Drying Potential
We design assemblies with clear drying paths, correct perm ratings, and robust flashing details around penetrations. Ventilated rainscreens, sloped sills, and capillary breaks prevent water intrusion and allow safe release, protecting the structure across freeze‑thaw cycles and sustaining envelope performance over decades with minimal maintenance burdens.
Windows, Doors, and Airtight Detailing
We specify high‑performance glazing tailored to orientation, using triple‑pane units, warm‑edge spacers, and insulated frames. Careful installation, shimming, and sealing deliver exceptional airtightness, thermal comfort, and acoustic calm, enhancing energy performance and year‑round livability in Canadian neighborhoods.
Cold‑Climate Heat Pumps and Distribution
We specify variable‑speed cold‑climate heat pumps rated for sub‑zero performance, matched to zoning needs and envelope loads. Ducted or ductless configurations ensure quiet operation and consistent temperatures, while careful commissioning sets airflow and refrigerant charge for efficiency and longevity in challenging winter conditions.
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Balanced Ventilation with HRV or ERV
Airtight homes need balanced ventilation to stay healthy. We select HRV or ERV systems based on regional humidity, recovery efficiency, and maintenance preferences, then design low‑noise duct runs and supply locations that keep bedrooms fresh, mitigate moisture, and preserve the home’s energy savings without drafts or noise.
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Efficient Domestic Hot Water Strategies
We evaluate heat pump water heaters, drain water heat recovery, and recirculation loops with smart controls to reduce waste and deliver fast hot water. Placement relative to fixtures, pipe insulation, and tank sizing limit standby losses, ensuring comfort while protecting the electrical service capacity and overall energy target.
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Solar PV, Storage, and Grid Integration
We design solar arrays for reliable year‑round performance, pair them with batteries where appropriate, and navigate interconnection rules with local utilities. Our approach prioritizes safety, resilience, and return on investment while supporting your path to true net‑zero living.
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We size arrays using modeled consumption and climate data, then integrate racking with roof structure and weatherproofing. Wire management, setbacks, and aesthetics are coordinated with the architecture, ensuring safe maintenance access and attractive curb appeal without compromising performance or violating utility interconnection requirements.
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We evaluate battery capacity against outage scenarios, critical circuits, and solar production profiles. Load shedding strategies and transfer switches prioritize essentials like heating, refrigeration, and communications, delivering resilience during storms while maintaining system efficiency and preserving battery life through smart, manufacturer‑approved control logic.
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We handle applications, single‑line diagrams, and labeling to meet utility and electrical code requirements. Rapid shutdown, disconnect placement, and meter coordination protect first responders and streamline inspections, ensuring your system operates safely, legally, and reliably from the first day of energization onward.
Healthy, Low‑Carbon Materials and Finishes
We prioritize low‑VOC, low‑carbon, and responsibly sourced materials, choosing durable finishes that age gracefully and require minimal maintenance. Our selections improve indoor air quality, reduce environmental impact, and support certifications without inflating costs or complicating construction schedules.
Interior Air Quality and Low‑VOC Selections
We specify adhesives, paints, sealants, and flooring with verified low emissions, supported by third‑party certifications and manufacturer documentation. This reduces off‑gassing, speeds move‑in readiness, and provides a healthier environment for sensitive occupants, while maintaining design flexibility and long‑term durability under everyday family use.
Low‑Carbon Structure and Insulation Choices
We assess framing options, cellulose or wood‑fiber insulation, and concrete alternatives to reduce embodied carbon. Where concrete is required, we explore supplementary cementitious materials and optimized mixes, balancing structural performance, cost, and schedule while meeting Canadian codes and long‑term moisture management expectations.
Durability, Repairability, and Lifecycle Value
Material value extends beyond initial price. We emphasize products with proven warranties, easy maintenance, and repairable components, reducing replacement cycles and waste. This lifecycle perspective protects your investment and ensures the home stays beautiful and efficient with predictable, manageable upkeep over decades.
Water, Drainage, and Climate Resilience
We design for heavy rain, snowmelt, and freeze‑thaw, integrating drainage planes, sump protection, permeable surfaces, and backup power. These measures preserve structure, maintain healthy basements, and protect landscapes while supporting responsible water use and long‑term resilience in changing Canadian climates.
Foundation Drainage and Moisture Control
We implement perimeter drains, capillary breaks, and dampproofing with careful grading to route water away. Sump pumps with alarms and optional battery or generator backup protect basements, while interior finishes are selected for tolerance and easy restoration should unexpected moisture events ever occur.
Stormwater Management and Landscaping
We incorporate swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavers to slow, infiltrate, and filter runoff. Planting palettes favor native species that thrive without heavy irrigation, enhancing biodiversity and curb appeal while meeting municipal requirements and protecting neighboring properties from unintended water impacts.
Water Efficiency and Reuse Opportunities
We recommend WaterSense fixtures, on‑demand recirculation, and optional rainwater capture for irrigation or toilet flushing where permitted. Thoughtful plumbing design reduces wait times, saves energy, and lowers utility bills, supporting net‑zero goals while maintaining everyday convenience and code compliance across Canadian jurisdictions.
Smart Monitoring, Commissioning, and Handover
We commission systems, verify performance against models, and install intuitive monitoring tools so you can see energy flows and comfort metrics. Clear training and documentation empower you to operate the home efficiently from day one and adapt as needs evolve.
Learn MorePermits, Codes, and Incentives Across Canada
We manage permits, coordinate inspections, and align with the National Building Code of Canada and provincial adaptations. Our team pursues rebates and grants, maximizing available incentives to reduce upfront costs while ensuring full compliance and smooth approvals in your municipality.
Navigating Municipal Permits and Inspections
We prepare drawings, reports, and energy documentation required by your municipality, then coordinate submissions and respond to comments promptly. By anticipating inspector concerns and sequencing inspections logically, we keep your project moving without costly delays or change orders arising from paperwork surprises.
Meeting Energy Codes and Step Programs
We design to meet or exceed local step code targets, demonstrating performance with energy models and verified airtightness tests. This approach future‑proofs your home, unlocks incentives, and positions your investment favorably as regulations evolve toward higher efficiency and lower carbon footprints nationwide.
Rebates, Grants, and Utility Programs
Our team tracks federal and provincial incentives, utility rebates, and loan programs, then packages the right combination for your project. We help document eligibility, schedule required testing, and submit applications, turning complex paperwork into tangible savings that improve long‑term affordability and payback.
Net‑Zero Feasibility and Energy Modeling
This package includes a discovery workshop, preliminary floor plans, climate‑specific energy modeling, and a high‑level cost and incentive roadmap. You’ll understand envelope targets, mechanical sizing, and solar potential before committing to full design, reducing risk and aligning expectations across budget, timeline, and performance.
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Custom Architectural Design and Permit Set
We develop detailed architectural drawings, structural coordination, energy documentation, and a permit‑ready set aligned with Canadian codes and municipal requirements. Expect refined layouts, envelope assemblies, window schedules, and coordination meetings that ensure constructability, beauty, and measurable performance with clear approvals and timelines.
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Turnkey Net‑Zero Construction and Commissioning
Our turnkey build covers procurement, site supervision, quality testing, mechanical installation, solar integration, and full commissioning. You receive transparent scheduling, weekly reports, and a performance dashboard at handover, ensuring your custom home meets airtightness, comfort, and energy targets with dependable warranties and aftercare.
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Turnkey Project Management and Construction Timeline
From feasibility to move‑in, we coordinate procurement, trades, quality checks, and schedules, using transparent communication and weekly updates. You receive a single accountable partner focused on performance, aesthetics, and budget, delivering a net‑zero home without the stress of multi‑contract coordination.
Preconstruction Planning and Procurement
We lock specifications, confirm lead times, and order long‑lead items early to avoid disruptions. Detailed scopes and contracts align expectations, while proactive site logistics and safety planning prepare trades for efficient, clean, and respectful work that keeps neighborhoods happy and schedules intact.
Quality Control and On‑Site Supervision
Our site supervisors enforce checklists for air barrier continuity, insulation density, and penetrations, verifying with photos and tests. This rigorous oversight prevents hidden shortcuts, preserves performance, and ensures every assembly meets the design intent that underpins your net‑zero targets and warranty coverage.
Transparent Scheduling and Communication
You receive weekly updates with milestones, upcoming decisions, and budget status. We log changes, track contingencies, and document weather impacts, providing clarity and control. This transparency reduces surprises, enables timely approvals, and keeps the team aligned through every construction phase.
Budgeting, Financing, and Free Quote Process
Our free quote clarifies scope, performance targets, and preliminary pricing, then links you to financing options suited to Canadian homeowners. We identify savings from incentives and design choices, helping you make confident decisions before committing to full design or construction.
Transparent Cost Breakdown and Allowances
We present costs by system and finish category, highlighting allowances and upgrade options with performance impacts. This clarity supports informed choices, avoids scope creep, and ensures your budget aligns with priorities like envelope performance, mechanical resilience, and architectural details that matter most to your family.
Financing Pathways and Loan Options
We connect you with lenders familiar with energy‑efficient homes, including products offering improved terms for verified performance. Documentation from our models and commissioning supports approvals, while projected utility savings demonstrate affordability, helping you secure financing that fits your cash flow and long‑term plans.
How Our Free Quote Works
After a short discovery call and site review, we provide a detailed preliminary quote, outline key assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities. You’ll see expected timelines, incentive pathways, and next steps, enabling an informed decision without upfront commitment to design or construction contracts.