Forerunner of a new generation of construction contractors

Founded in 2007, at a time when the Building Code paid little attention to energy performance, Belvedair was built from day one around building science principles and sustainable development. Over the past two decades, the company has grown from a local pioneer into a provincial benchmark in green design-build. Its journey is defined by the systematic integration of Novoclimat and LEED standards, earning it the selective Novoclimat Select Contractor accreditation. This evolution, purely focused on sustainability, demonstrates the operational viability and technical longevity of the construction methods developed by the company.

Unlike standard construction, a Belvedair sustainable home features superior insulation and exemplary airtightness. By utilizing bioclimatic design, we transform winter sunlight into a free source of heat: where a conventional home consumes energy to compensate for heat loss, the eco-friendly home capitalizes on passive solar gains, and its high-performance insulation conserves energy, providing constant comfort and drastically reduced Hydro-Québec bills.

Yes, an eco-friendly home is truly more sustainable, because sustainability depends on performance that is invisible yet real. Beyond healthy materials, it is the building’s high-performance envelope that makes the difference: better weatherproofing protects the structure from water and Quebec’s extreme weather conditions. This efficiency translates into significant energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint throughout the home’s entire life cycle. Choosing Belvedair means investing in a resilient building that retains its resale value while offering a superior quality of life.

Belvedair’s approach focuses on improving components that require little to no maintenance. For example: 

• through better window orientation to take advantage of the sun’s free energy;
• through improved air and water tightness, which enhances energy efficiency and protects the building’s structure;
• through better insulation;
• through healthier interior finishes and more durable exterior finishes;
• through more efficient plumbing fixtures;
• through a more efficient heat-recovery air exchanger.

This approach differs from one relying on “mechanical” technologies, which require more maintenance, such as geothermal systems, for example. Although there are no “maintenance-free” homes, a Belvedair eco-home will require less maintenance than a “standard” home.

The cost of owning an eco-friendly home is lower than that of a standard home, as energy savings and reduced maintenance costs quickly outweigh the additional construction costs. Although eco-friendly features add about 4% to 6% to the cost, the energy savings exceed the additional mortgage payment.