About
Psb is an independent design and construction firm specialized in sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Our approach combines contemporary architecture with better construction. LEED and Passive House certified, psb's team work with clients - commercial, residential and multi-residential - on construction and retrofits/EnerPhit with the constant aim of maximizing energy savings and building comfort.
Planning and design services
- Turnkey project from site characterization to construction delivery
- Building energy modeling
- Design
- Project management
Construction services
- General contractors - licence RBQ 5704-7060-01
- Building enveloppe & carpentry team
- ICF installers
Environmental mission and strategy (ESG)
We believe that together we can shape better living environments by aiming for sustainable building measures.
Our guiding principles:
Resources
- Thorough material selection
- Tightness and increased insulation
- Water Efficiency (EWE) - LEED prerequisite
- Performance of glazed surfaces and window frames
- Certified components
- Products holding an environmental declaration (EDP + HDP)
Circularity
- Wood frame construction
- Local supply (100km and less) except for doors and windows
- Factory-tested prefabricated panel possible (wall-roof-floor)
Environment
- Architecture connected to the environment
- Natural management of rainwater runoff
- Possibility of collecting rainwater
- Reforestation strategy environment
Comfort
- Natural daylight
- Breakthrough views of the most used spaces Integrated shading
- Thermal and acoustic comfort
- Air renewed per minute
- Negative pressure and CO2 controlled
- Intuitive mechanical management (wireless) membership
Connections
- Seamless connection between interior and exterior space
- Useful servant spaces
- Outdoor spaces facilitating grouping
Measure & durability
- Extended warranty for installed devices
- Commissioning training occupants in device management
