Perched atop Mont Chanteclerc in Sainte-Adèle, Maison Écohab is a family home tailored for an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Built on a polished concrete slab with radiant heating, its main living areas are on the ground floor. An additional 300 sq. ft. in the roof trusses houses a gym and music room. A functional bike workshop replaces the typical garage. Comfort is ensured by a dual-zone heat pump, EPA-certified wood stove, triple-glazed windows, and a durable steel roof. Compact yet efficient, this home is designed for comfort, performance, and sustainable living in harmony with its alpine setting.
Catégorie: Domus Awards
Le Hameau
The Sainte-Agathe residence is one of those projects whose scale and complexity mark a builder’s career. First, the house features two imposing cantilevered sections: the screened porch 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.
Then, comprising 4,420 sq. ft. on three floors, the imposing residence is built around a vast central open area from which two wings spread out. The result is a house that is far removed from typical residential architecture. From pre-project coordination to the final construction work, Écohabitations boréales invested more than a year of work to complete the project.
Saint-Eustache
This dream home features an exposed timber frame that can be seen from both inside and outside the house. The cathedral-ceilinged first floor features a large open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen. The bedrooms and main bathroom are upstairs, as is an office area. The fully finished basement houses the guest bedroom, billiard room and full bathroom with laundry section. The house is heated and air-conditioned with a high-efficiency heat pump.
SALES OFFICE – ÉCOHABITATIONS BORÉALES
This is our sales office. We were responsible for the entire design and construction of the building. The plans were drawn up by Atelier Idéa of Sainte-Adèle. This is the first mixed-use commercial building in the Laurentians to be LEED Gold and Novoclimat certified. It is in line with the company’s development philosophy of high-performance, durable and comfortable construction. Although this is a commercial building, it also houses three 4 1/2 apartments on the upper floors. Écohabitations boréales’ 2000 sq. ft. sales office occupies the entire ground floor. The apartments are available for rent and are all occupied at present.
MORIN-HEIGHTS
This contemporary home is perched atop a mountain, offering a breathtaking view of the Saint-Sauveur Valley. Full-height aluminum/wood windows have been cleverly positioned on the first floor to take full advantage! A high-efficiency heat pump is part of the heating system, contributing to its excellent Energuide rating. The residence boasts 3850 sq.ft. on two floors, including a double garage.
THE CIME
With its Alpine allure, this family residence makes a statement with its Craftsman-inspired solid wood columns. Part of the first floor is built on a slab, while the bedrooms are built on a wooden floor, with a garden level below. The property is heated by hot-water radiant floors and electric convectors. The kitchen and vanities are made of FSC-certified maple, and are entirely manufactured in the Laurentians.
Ecohab 2011
SCROOGY MOUNT
In addition to its steel roof and exposed beams, which give it a unique cachet, this property combines components that enable it toachieve exceptional energy performance. Novoclimat 2.0 construction, triple-glazed windows, optimum solar orientation, R-40 insulated walls, R-15 thermal bridges, R-60 roof, heat pump and airtight envelope.