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…

这座位于蒙特利尔的美丽的教练住宅是北美城市核心密集化的巷道住宅和微型住宅趋势的一部分。这座壮观的ADU(附属住宅单元)马车房位于魁北克蒙特利尔，由La Shed Architecture设计。This Backyard Tiny House replaces a small backyard…

A superbly renovated LEED® Gold certified house. Inspired by farm buildings in the Eastern Townships, this coach house is an exercise in architectural simplification. The original house actually consisted of a triple garage topped with the keeper's apartment. Nothing has been preserved of the old structure layout…

Located on a large sloping wooded lot in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec, Canada, this house is located in a wooded area and opens to nature towards the rear but preserving its privacy towards the street. The living room and dining room are at the rear of the house, allowing you to enjoy superb views of the lake and…

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…

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…

The Ecohome Edelweiss demonstration house was the first LEED V4-certified construction in Canada. The Edelweiss House was Ecohome's Second high-performance passive demonstration house; as well as the first LEED v4 certified construction project in Canada and the second LEED v4 Platinum home in the world. Its…

TrYo is a duplex transformed into a triplex that accommodates families with a balance of private and common spaces. This intergenerational and multi-family project required the addition of a floor, an interior staircase and a roof terrace. It is an excellent example of how it is possible to meet the needs of…

Compact apartment and art studio. Characteristics Optimization of available space Construction on a site already occupied by an apartment building Small footprint Arrangement of a large balcony to add outdoor space Use of modular furniture Regulatory challenges A single residence authorized…

Designed & built to the next-generation green building standards - Passive Solar Home in Vancouver. One of the first Canadian projects that Ecohome's own Robert J Pierson and Karen Wilkie worked on together with Quad-Lock ICF for the high-efficiency basement construction that improved comfort, humidity control and…