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There are many factors that influence construction costs in relation to the figures presented above. Here are the most significant.

Any construction project is a major undertaking that requires careful planning. This process certainly raises many questions for anyone. Where do you start? What are the steps involved? How do you go about it?

Building a new custom home is a process rooted in human relationships. Écohabitations Boréales is known for its ability to listen, its flexibility and its integrity. These strengths enable us to offer our customers exemplary service.

We are proud to present our brand-new sales office in Sainte-Adèle, located in the heart of the village on Chemin Pierre-Péladeau. We were responsible for the entire design and construction of the building.

We were able to put our expertise to work to make their dream a reality. The result is a prestigious home in their image, with arefined, authentic aesthetic. The three-storey Saint-Eustache residence comprises 3975 sq. ft. of living space...

It is a slab construction with no basement. The residence occupies 3,400 sq. ft. on two floors. It has four beautiful bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with walk-in closet, as well...

We built this house in the summer of 2018. It is located in Sainte-Adèle, away from the village. It is LEED Gold and Novoclimat certified. It comprises 2630 sq. ft. on two floors, including the garage which is currently used as an entertainment and training room.

How much does it cost? Radiant floor heating costs between $5.00 and $10.00 per square foot, depending on whether it's hydronic or electric. That's much more expensive than electric baseboard heaters, convectors or…

This waterfront residence is built on the shores of Lac Paul. It is LEED Gold and Novoclimat certified. This home is designed to meet the needs of a soon-to-be-retired couple: terrace, large open area with view, bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor and two additional guest bedrooms on the garden level.

Bien caché au fond des bois, ce joli chalet aux allures scandinaves permet à ses propriétaires de s’évader de la vie urbaine. Le projet a reçu les certifications LEED Or et Novoclimat.

Positioning it well Some people like to enjoy the terrace at breakfast in the morning. Others prefer to use it at the end of the day, for aperitifs or supper. Depending on your habits, you can plan it either...

Thoughtful, efficient design A certain design challenge was posed by the steep, rocky topography of the host site. To meet this challenge, part of the first floor was built on a slab, thus avoiding the need for blasting, while...

Most of our new constructions feature wood exterior cladding, a material that has become a signature element of Écohabitations boréales projects. And with good reason: this type of exterior finish blends harmoniously with our large wooded lots in the Laurentians, and offers excellent value for money and durability.

The craze for barn wood continues unabated. Each plank is unique and has its own mysterious past. It's impossible to reproduce this effect with new wood, since it's weathering and the effects of time that stain and shape the wood.

The sainte-agathe residence is one of those projects whose scale and complexity mark a builder's career. To begin with, the house features two imposing cantilevered sections: the screened-in veranda on the first floor and the master bedroom upstairs. Visitors are immediately struck by the fact that these are literally two rooms "Perched" in the air.

At the 36th edition of the Domus competition organized by the APCHQ Montreal-Metropolitan region, the Maison Ecohab won the Domus prize for sustainable development, as well as the prize in the "New homes under $300,000 and under $550,000" category. Discover this magnificent property !

A modern house In keeping with the owners' wishes, the house is resolutely modern with its clean lines and cubic volumes. The large windows encircling the living room and dining room, among others,...

Polished concrete floors have been very popular in recent years. Many of our customers are interested in this type of floor for their future home or cottage. Here's some useful information.

There are several types of windows on the market, sold by a number of different companies. Which one should you choose for your construction project? During our project planning meetings, we almost always have this discussion with our customers. Here are a few things to consider.

To reduce your pollutant emissions, it's essential to choose a high-performance product - For wood-burning fireplaces, there's the EPA standard (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) From the United States, EPA certification guarantees that...

What better way to start 2019 than by proudly announcing a $2,000 donation to Plein-Air Sainte-Adèle (PASA)! For the occasion, members of Team Ecohab, PASA and the mayor of Sainte-Adèle, Nadine Brière, gathered for an official photo at Chanteclerc.

Thermal insulation limits heat transfer between a hot and a cold environment. A material's ability to limit heat transfer is quantified by its R factor. The higher the R-factor, the...

This adventure began in the spring of 2012, when Alain Carle Architectes, the firm responsible for designing the building, called on Écohabitations boréales' expertise in green building construction and technologies...

For the first time, the title of Builder of the Year has been awarded to a pioneer and leader in the construction of LEED-certified ecological homes. ÉCOHABITATIONS BORÉALES is a young company that has set itself apart by...

This home, located in Val Morin in the Laurentians, achieved this exceptional result with a fairly simple recipe: superior insulation (R-40 walls, R-60 roof), excellent resistance to air infiltration (infiltration rate of 0.8 CAH),

Innovation and design process (additional cost: $0) This category covers the preliminary stages of a project, such as setting performance targets for the future building, the integration of green strategies, and consultation with team members.

Last winter's prolonged power cuts prompted Écohabitations boréales to look into the design of an energy autonomy system for emergency situations. Using batteries, photovoltaic solar panels and a small auxiliary panel, we developed a solution that replaces the conventional generator.

Les Phénix de l'environnement is an annual competition created fifteen years ago through a unique partnership between the public and private sectors. The organization's primary mandate is to publicize and promote excellence and excellence in…

On January 11, Robin passed the exam to become a LEED Green Associate, awarded by the U.S.-based Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). This designation demonstrates understanding and support for sustainable building design, construction and operation practices.