Watercolour Westport Brings Net Zero Homebuilding to Cottage Country

A modern net zero house with solar panels on the roof, a landscaped backyard with stone paths and patio seating, surrounded by a wooden fence in a suburban neighborhood.

Watercolour Westport Brings Net Zero Homebuilding to Cottage Country At the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, “Watercolour Westport” by Land Ark Homes won the award for Best Production Net Zero Home, sponsored by Panasonic.  Starting with the end in mind, Land Ark set out to build a legacy community that would be a role model for builders across Canada.…

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Setting the Standard: The Church Residence Wins Canada’s First-Ever Best Adaptiv Home Award

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Setting the Standard: The Church Residence Wins Canada’s First-Ever Best Adaptiv Home Award When the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) introduced the Best Adaptiv Home category as part of the National Awards for Housing Excellence, the intention was clear: to recognize projects that go beyond accessibility checklists and thoughtfully design for real lives, real change, and…

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The 2026 Big 3: Celebrating Standout Success at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence

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The 2026 Big 3: Celebrating Standout Success at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Every year, the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence shines a spotlight on the very best in Canadian new home construction, renovation, community development and residential marketing. In March, finalists were named in 49 categories that capture the full breadth of market-rate homes…

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A Closer Look at Hasler Homes’ Nationally Recognized Net Zero Home

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A Closer Look at Hasler Homes’ Nationally Recognized Net Zero Home When Hasler Homes Ltd. won the Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Home award in the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, the recognition was very personal for Founder and CEO Greg Hasler. The winning project, “Net Zero Lifestyle,” is his own family home. Winning Net…

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Winners Announced for the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence

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Winners Announced for the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence May 8, 2026 – QUÉBEC CITY, QC – Today the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) announced the winners of the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, home renovations, community development, and residential marketing. Winners were presented in…

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Canada’s Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes

Modern Net Zero home with wood and glass exterior sits among tall pine trees on a rocky hillside. The home features large windows and sloped roofs, blending seamlessly with the natural forest surroundings while exemplifying sustainable net zero home building.

Canada’s Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes Homeowners across the country are increasingly asking Qualified Net Zero Builders/Renovators to deliver their Net Zero dream homes. And every year, they prove to be up to the task! Builders and renovators across Canada submitted their gorgeous Net Zero or Net Zero Ready Homes (qualified under CHBA’s Net Zero Home…

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The 2025 Big 3: Toasting Triumphs at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence

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The 2025 Big 3: Toasting Triumphs at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence he Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence rolled out the red carpet in 2025, celebrating the crème de la crème of the residential construction industry in Canada. With over 1000 submissions this year, nearly 300 industry experts sifted through a…

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The Future of Housing: Canada’s Top 5 Net Zero Production Homes

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The Future of Housing: Canada’s Top 5 Net Zero Production Homes Builders and renovators across the country are increasingly delivering on Canadians’ growing desire to live in an energy efficient home. This was never more evident than during this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence – Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, renovations, community development, and…

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What is a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder?

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What is a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder? Net Zero Homes are pivotal in Canadians’ growing pursuit of energy efficient living, based on what Canadian homebuyers tell us they want in their homes. Not only are CHBA labelled Net Zero Homes extremely energy efficient, but they can also provide financial and lifestyle benefits to homeowners including reduced energy…

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