{"id":11913,"date":"2025-12-01T15:39:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T20:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/maison-ecologique\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T14:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T18:52:12","slug":"eco-friendly-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/en\/eco-friendly-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Friendly Home Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11913\" class=\"elementor elementor-11913 elementor-11759\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd713e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fd713e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f736266 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f736266\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c03e7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c03e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eco-Friendly Home Construction with \u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce17fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce17fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An eco-friendly home offers a healthy, durable, and energy-efficient living environment, perfectly suited to Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s climate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e79220b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e79220b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/en\/contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Talk to an advisor<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b42351 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b42351\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ef3ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62ef3ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3236c3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3236c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13536\" alt=\"maison \u00e9cologique \u00e0 Saint-Alphonse-de-Rodriguez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2_DJI_0522-WEB-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e821d8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e821d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales builds <strong>custom eco-friendly homes in the Laurentians, Lanaudi\u00e8re, and Laval<\/strong>. Since 2007, the company has completed over 60 homes, all without a single claim under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garantiegcr.com\/en\/buyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residential Construction Guarantee (GCR)<\/a>.<\/p><p>You choose your lot and collaborate with the architect or architectural technologist of your choice. Our team then takes over to design and build a high-performance, durable home tailored to your needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0ac1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a0ac1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf6ab2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cf6ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is an Eco-Friendly Home?<\/h2><p>An eco-friendly home is designed to <strong>reduce<\/strong> its environmental impact, <strong>optimize<\/strong> energy efficiency, and <strong>provide<\/strong> a superior quality of life.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Reduced energy consumption<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Durable, healthy materials<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Climate-adapted design<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Responsible resource management<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">BENEFITS OF AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Superior comfort year-round<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Healthier indoor air<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Lower energy costs<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> More stable property value<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Increased durability through rigorous construction practices<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3063320 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3063320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13603\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cuisine-Lassomption-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201d4f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"201d4f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312c83e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"312c83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10277\" alt=\"construction de maison \u00e9cologique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PHDR3401-HDR-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e592de1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e592de1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Recognized green certifications<\/h2><p>\u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales has expertise in Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s two main certifications: <strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1320\">LEED<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1339\">Novoclimat<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>LEED CERTIFICATION<\/h3><p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1536\">This international program evaluates a home\u2019s overall performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagbc.org\/our-work\/certification\/leed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEED<\/a> construction requires sustainable design, strict quality control, and the use of healthy materials.<\/p><h3>NOVOCLIMAT CERTIFICATION<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/housing-territory\/heating-energy-consumption\/novoclimat-financial-assistance\/program-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Novoclimat<\/a> is a Qu\u00e9bec program that ensures superior energy performance and rigorous construction standards. It is ideal for reducing energy consumption and maximizing comfort.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9487\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leed-canada-300x262.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leed-canada-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leed-canada-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leed-canada.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9489\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NOVO-CLIMAT_sans.c_final-1-300x125.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NOVO-CLIMAT_sans.c_final-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NOVO-CLIMAT_sans.c_final-1-1024x426.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NOVO-CLIMAT_sans.c_final-1-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NOVO-CLIMAT_sans.c_final-1.jpg 1524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe0f12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ebe0f12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a1221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05a1221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to choose the right certification<\/h2><p>The choice depends on your goals: maximum performance, official recognition, reduced energy consumption, or a combination of these. We guide you based on your priorities and budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a72ca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"88a72ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/en\/service\/certifications\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6cd4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a6cd4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b383207 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b383207\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb9ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fb9ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Building an eco-friendly home with \u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales<\/h2><p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2129\">Our approach combines rigour, attentive listening, and technical expertise.<\/p><p>COMPLETE SUPPORT<br \/>We get involved at the design stage or once plans are finalized to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and motivating process.<\/p><p>DURABLE, HEALTHY MATERIALS<br \/>Every decision is made with quality, durability, and occupant health in mind.<\/p><p>PROJECT AND SITE MANAGEMENT<br \/>Our experienced team ensures flawless execution, clear communication, and rigorous follow-up.<\/p><p>GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE<br \/>We optimize the building envelope to achieve minimal energy consumption and optimal comfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6c6760 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b6c6760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/en\/projects\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore our projects<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8814497 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8814497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/573588289_1392026796267413_8957747189345997752_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11789\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/573588289_1392026796267413_8957747189345997752_n.jpg 940w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/573588289_1392026796267413_8957747189345997752_n-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/573588289_1392026796267413_8957747189345997752_n-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28fa665 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28fa665\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7edd8dc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7edd8dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10452\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lac-Walfred-8.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce849a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ce849a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3975ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3975ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How much does an eco-friendly home cost?<\/h2><p>The price depends on several factors: square footage, materials, site complexity, and targeted energy features.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">KEY COST FACTORS<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Desired level of energy efficiency<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Selected materials<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Level of finish<br \/><span style=\"color: #9b9d30;\">+<\/span> Site location and topography<\/p><p>GRANTS AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES<br \/>Qu\u00e9bec offers several programs to encourage high-performance home construction. Available incentives include Novoclimat-related grants, municipal programs that vary by region, and incentives tied to energy performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7f2324 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e7f2324\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524cff4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"524cff4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78beddf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78beddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why choose \u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales?\u00a0<\/h2><p>\u00c9cohabitations Bor\u00e9ales offers a human-centred, personalized approach focused on quality. We act as a trusted partner between you and all other stakeholders\u2014subcontractors, architects, and designers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b82748 animated-slow elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"25b82748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:&quot;200&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ba94d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1ba94d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Over 15 years of experience<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4727447 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4727447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>More than 60 homes delivered since 2007, with no GCR claims<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb8ebc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fb8ebc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Expertise in sustainable construction<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7edae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7edae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Delivery of LEED- and Novoclimat-certified homes<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5473232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5473232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Personalized support at every stage<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e8e40 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c7e8e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/en\/contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760b26b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"760b26b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07c72b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"07c72b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ecohab.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GMP05854-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11839\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c21755 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c21755\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be4c04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2be4c04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abffec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abffec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \u2013 ECO-FRIENDLY HOMES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5c62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6e5c62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1150\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1150\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do you define an eco-friendly home\u00a0? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1150\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95cdc88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95cdc88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdbf51a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdbf51a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is a home designed to minimize environmental impact, improve energy performance, and provide a healthy living environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1151\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1151\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does an eco-friendly home cost in Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1151\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0a1fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c0a1fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b18b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b18b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The cost varies depending on the size, materials, certification, and complexity of the project. Profitability is measured through long-term energy savings. The cost of an eco-friendly home in Qu\u00e9bec generally depends on the level of energy performance, the materials used, and the complexity of the project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1152\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1152\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is an eco-friendly home cost-effective\u00a0? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1152\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9978aa4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9978aa4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc9f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cc9f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. It costs less to heat, requires less maintenance, and retains its value better over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1153\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1153\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> LEED or Novoclimat\u2014which certification should I choose\u00a0? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1153\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c27155 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c27155\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c5054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56c5054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The two certifications are complementary. 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