Building A Sustainable Future
We understand that sustainable cities are the result of a highly collaborative effort across government, public and private business, and social causes. We work to ensure that our planning and development of communities, our building methods, and our consumption and production of building materials consider how we build sustainably.
We support organizations that are working towards improving how our cities are designed,
built and lived in.
At Qualico, we are committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come and our vision is to be a leader in sustainable building practices, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for our planet.
Our mission
is to minimize the environmental impact of our projects by implementing
sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations.
Building Sustainably at Qualico
Net Zero &
Net Zero Ready Homes
A demonstration of our commitment to Helping Build Better Cities in our mission of building sustainably is embedded in our Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes. As part of our building better cities and sustainability commitments, Qualico continues to advance building practices by offering a CHBA Net Zero Qualified Builder in each province that we build in.
Our CHBA Net Zero Qualified
Homebuilders
What does Net Zero mean?
A Net Zero Home is “is designed and built to produce as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year.” The goal of a Net Zero Home is to achieve a balance between energy usage and energy production.
A Net Zero Ready Home “is built to the exact same efficiency standards as Net Zero Homes – only without the renewable energy system in place.”
Edmonton, AB – Sterling Homes Edmonton recently unveiled its first Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) certified Net Zero Ready home, located in Edmonton’s Aster community. The home marks a major milestone that reflects Sterling Homes’ forward-thinking
Kenora, ON – Overcoming rugged terrain, strong winds and periods of blasting rain, 52 cyclists from Winnipeg’s business community rode over 300 km for Ride Around the Lake with the goal of raising more than $500K
Rockwall, TX - Located on the largest undeveloped parcel of land in Rockwall, Texas, Qualico Communities Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) is advancing its vision for community living through its latest project, Juniper. Spanning 536 acres, this neighbourhood
Winnipeg, MB – Qualico Communities Winnipeg is leading the charge toward a greener future through its Student Nature and Sustainability program. The third annual immersive education program set out to educate and inspire young students on
Edmonton, AB – Qualico Communities Edmonton has received Edmonton City Council approval of a Neighbourhood Structure Plan for the developer’s upcoming Kendal community. This key milestone clears the way for the next stages of planning and
