About
We are one of Quesnel's leading home builders specializing in healthy, energy efficient homes. From high end custom to entry level starter homes, we can help you design and build the house of your dreams from start to finish.
Incorporated in 1995 by three local builders, Icon Homes has developed and grown through the years as the changing needs of our industry and community have evolved. We offer a wide range of construction services to the people in our area, including project management and commercial building.
Icon Homes is extremely proud that we are currently one of four builders in Northern B.C. that are certified through CHBA as Net Zero builders. We are committed to continuously educating ourselves on high performance building in order to provide the most effective and cost-friendly projects to our customers.
Our first NZR home was the seventh to be certified through CHBA’s Net Zero Program in all of B.C., illustrating our leadership in this area.
We are currently completing our third NZ ready home.
We would love to work with you if you are interested in pursuing the dream of living in a Net Zero home. If this is indeed your goal, it is essential to contact us prior to starting the design. This will ensure that we can help you create the most efficient and cost effective path to your dream home. Integrated design is necessary to ensure that all of the various partners involved in building your home are working together to create the desired end product.
Environmental mission and strategy (ESG)
A true Net Zero (NZ) home is one that can produce as much energy as it uses. This is done through a combination of high performance wall assemblies, energy efficient mechanical systems and site produced electricity. Typically, this is done with solar panels.
Why Build A Net Zero Home?
With today’s concerns about the environment and climate change, it is becoming more and more important for us all to do our part. There is a movement amongst Canada’s leading home builders to provide homes that are both good for the customer and the climate. The Government has mandated that all new homes shall be built to a Net Zero Ready/or Step 5 standard by 2032, so building your home to this standard now will ensure that your home is relevant in the future.
One of the most common questions around this issue is “How much more will it cost and what is the pay-back period?” This is not actually the question to ask. There are so many variables involved, a hard and fast answer is not possible. There are significant savings over the long run, however, this will vary depending on owner usage and current energy costs.
The real question should be “What are the benefits of living in a home of this type?” The immediate benefits that are experienced by living in a NZ/NZR home include an unsurpassed comfort level not typically experienced and a cleaner, healthier environment for you and your family. There is also the knowledge that you are doing your part to help our planet.
