Category: Awards & Nominations

Two nominated projects in the single-family home category

In the “Single-family or townhouse unit” category Écohabitations Boréales stands out with two projects each competing in a different subcategory.

A sustainable development nomination by the APCHQ

Beyond the projects themselves Écohabitations Boréales was also nominated by the APCHQ in the “Sustainable Development Initiative” category.

This nomination is especially meaningful because it :

• recognizes the company’s overall commitment ;
• highlights its eco responsible practices ;
• underscores its contribution to the evolution of residential construction.

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A concrete demonstration that sustainability is at the heart of every decision.

Recognized expertise in eco friendly design

Since its beginnings Écohabitations Boréales has positioned itself as a committed leader in sustainable and eco friendly construction in Quebec.

Each project is designed to :

• improve energy performance ;
• use durable materials ;
• provide superior comfort for occupants.

This recognition at the Domus Awards reinforces the company’s mission: build better for today and tomorrow.

Discover the projects and learn more

Explore the nominated projects and Écohabitations Boréales’ presentation on the official Domus Awards website.

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The Domus Prize

The Latin word Domus referred to the dwelling, the residence, the house, but with an aura of prestige and luxury dedicated to the more affluent classes. It was in this spirit of prestige and excellence that the APCHQ (Association provinciale des constructeurs d’habitations du Québec) created the Domus competition in 1984. Each year, the APCHQ recognizes builders who demonstrate outstanding qualities in many aspects of their business. During the competition, they are looking for business leaders renowned for their leadership, ingenious innovators and builders of high-quality residential projects.

Each year, the competition attracts around a hundred seasoned companies who submit their best creations in 17 competitive categories.

 

 

 

« 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 distinguished itself in just a few years to become the best in its field. This nomination leads us to believe that our industry has room for younger generations who push the limits in terms of innovation and technical requirements. » Marc Savard, General Manager, APCHQ – Greater Montreal region

Écohabitations boréales also won the Domus for Green Building of the Year with the LEED Platinum-certified Résidence Val-Morin in October 2014. “I’d like to reaffirm tonight that it is possible to build green homes at a competitive price,” says Robin Gauthier- Ouellet, President, Écohabitations boréales.

Launched in Sainte-Adèle in 2008, Écohabitations boréales has become the company that has built the most LEED-certified single-family homes in Quebec. Today, it is still the only company to systematically register all its projects for LEED and Novoclimat certification. This unprecedented journey has demanded a distinctive business model, a bold marketing strategy and a series of considerable efforts to build up new technical expertise, both within the company and in its network of suppliers and partners, specific to the requirements of ecological home construction and certification. In addition to conveying a positive, dynamic and socially responsible image of the construction industry, Écohabitations boréales has helped make the ecological home a concrete commercial reality in Quebec.

 

The 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 the excellence and know-how of organizations across Quebec in environmental protection and sustainable development. Other finalists in the « buisness » category in 2013 included many of Quebec’s best-known companies, such as Groupe Cascade, Casino de Montréal, Gaz Métro, Olymel and Loblaw Companies Ltd.

The winners in each category will be announced in June at the Salon rouge of the Quebec National Assembly. Until then, the public is invited to vote online for its favorite project in the “Coup de coeur du public” contest at the following address until May 24, 2013 https://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/Phenix/concours-coup-coeur/index.htm

Thank you for voting for us!