Here you will find case studies of inspirational sustainable new home builds and green home renovations from across the USA & Canada that impressed us in some way - be it energy-efficiency, innovative design, high-performance construction products, a more responsible use of natural resources or improved air quality and quality of life for occupants. Living in an affordable and sustainable home is a dream for many homeowners in North America, Ecohome is here to help turn green home dreams into an achievable reality...
New house in the village of North Hatley of passive solar design, aiming for LEED Platinum certification. The Massawippi house located in the Eastern Townships is in the process of obtaining LEED® Platinum certification . Designed for a large family, it also adapts very well to teleworking. The difference in land…
Chalet Eastman is a design prototype for an ecological chalet community on the south side of Mont Orford. The prototype has a compact design with a mass fireplace located in the heart of the house, radiating its warmth to the surrounding open living spaces. A central staircase provides access to a 2nd floor where…
LEED Platinum Multi-generation renovation project. This heritage duplex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada was transformed into a multi-generational residence achieving almost unmatched ecological and energy performance standards. This LEED Platinum building at the time obtained the 2nd best LEED home rating in Quebec and…
Multi-generational attached ADU house. This magnificent house is located in the suburbs of Quebec, City and is designed with the principles of passive solar design. The orientation and layout has been designed to maximize passive solar heat gain, and includes significant thermal mass for heat storage in winter. As a…
The high-performance house that aims for LEED Platinum certification and is in the process of obtaining Passive House certification from the American PHIUS Institute. The size and shape of the house is inspired by the historical "Saltbox" shape, very common in Estrie and New England, and matching heritage homes in…
A bi-generational house with common and shared spaces where each family finds its privacy while sharing certain spaces. This bi-generational has been carefully thought out to welcome all members of the family (even animals!) While providing privacy for all. The interior finishes offer elegant minimalism with a…
This beautiful Coach House in Montreal is part of a trend towards Laneway houses and Tiny houses densifying urban cores across North America. This magnificent ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) coach house in Montreal, Quebec was designed by La Shed Architecture. This Backyard Tiny House replaces a small backyard house…
Welcome to Gey-Gailleur, a second home for a European family designed and built by UrbanÉco. Inside this magnificent residence there is a living room with a cathedral ceiling that bathes in light thanks to abundant windows that also allow us to be in contact with nature. The minimalist-clean style of the decor and…
Contemporary addition to a semi-detached home. The new space includes a game room in the basement, a living room on the ground floor and a master bedroom upstairs. The large openings in the extension allow optimal light entry, while protecting against the extremes of summer, into the new living spaces overlooking…
Prefab modular LEED Platinum low carbon footprint kit house for sale across Canada and the US. To mark the launch of the Kit Houses for sale on Ecohome and our Quebec counterpart Ecohabitation, the first LEED Platinum S1600 Kit house off the assembly line was first assembled in the Montreal Stadium so visitors…
There are some of these projects which by their scope and complexity mark the quality of a builder, the Sainte-Agathe residence is such a design. First, the house has two imposing cantilever sections, the screened veranda on the ground floor and the master bedroom upstairs. Comprising 4420 square feet over three…
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