The Fresh Air Feel of a Passive House
Late in 2021 we visited a build with one of our passive house kits near Victoria Harbour, Ontario.
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Tearing Down, Rebuilding Passive
Whether you decide to retrofit or rebuild your home is a highly personal decision. Here are two projects where the homeowners chose to rebuild passive.
Will you be ready for changing building codes?
Most are aware that 2030 is the target for Net Zero building codes in Ontario and other jurisdictions. What does that mean?
Client defined design near North Bay
In 2021 we supplied our weathertight material package to a couple wishing to build a small passive home near North Bay, Ontario.
Warranty and Your EkoBuilt Home
Owner-built homes don't qualify for Tarion, but that doesn't mean you're not protected.
EkoBuilt Project: Prince Edward County Coach House
This cottage is based on an EkoBuilt coach house plan and has a clever sleeping loft.
EkoBuilt custom home in Sydenham, Ontario
This custom home with a more traditional roofline is a great example of our versatility.
What it costs to build a coach house
We have been receiving a tremendous amount of interest in our Coach House offering for the 2018 build season. We thought it would be appropriate to talk about future possibilities for everyone we haven’t heard from yet.
Canada needs a unified strategy on taxing energy
Have you heard the one about the P.E.I. man who decided to build the most energy efficient home he could afford, unaware that the government would penalize him for doing so?
New pricing and approach to EkoBuilt’s passive house kits
We've made some fundamental changes to how we price and deliver our Passive House kits, and you'll find out why in this post.
Ontario’s climate change plan: how can you protect the investment in your home?
With hydro and natural gas predicted to rise in cost, now is the time to consider your home's investment value.