by Kingwell Fine Homes
We design and build high-performance Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes that produce as much energy as they consume annually. Healthier indoor air, exceptional comfort, ultra-low utility costs, and long-term durability — without compromising luxury.
What Is a Net Zero Home?
A Net Zero Home is engineered so that, over the course of a year, it produces as much energy as it consumes. This starts with a dramatically more efficient building envelope and mechanical system — then adds on-site renewable energy, typically solar, to close the loop.
Compared to a typical new home, a well-designed Net Zero Home uses significantly less energy thanks to superior insulation, high-performance windows, airtight construction, and advanced heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The remaining energy demand is met with clean electricity produced on site.
- Comfort: Consistent temperatures, warm floors, and virtually no drafts.
- Health: Fresh filtered air and reduced indoor pollutants.
- Performance: Up to 80% more energy efficient than a typical new home.
- Resilience: Better building science, durability, and long-term value.
- Environment: Much lower operational carbon footprint.
Certified by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
Kingwell Fine Homes is proud to be a CHBA Net Zero Qualified Builder, part of a select group of Canadian builders who have met the rigorous training and technical requirements of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.
Working with a certified builder means your home is designed, modelled, and tested to national Net Zero standards — including third-party verification of energy performance.
- Energy modelling and design by qualified professionals
- Air-tightness testing (blower door test) with verified results
- Documented performance and homeowner education
- Backed by the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program
Learn more about the program at chba.ca/net-zero.
Our Net Zero Building Approach
1. High-Performance Building Envelope
We start with a robust, well-insulated shell: continuous exterior insulation, advanced framing details, and high-performance windows. Airtight construction keeps conditioned air inside and outdoor air where it belongs.
2. Best-in-Class Mechanical Systems
Ultra-efficient heat pumps, right-sized ductwork, and balanced ventilation (HRV/ERV) deliver even temperatures and continuous fresh air. High-efficiency appliances and LED lighting further drive down energy use.
3. Solar-Ready or Solar-Powered
Homes are designed to be solar-ready or fully solar-equipped, so you can generate clean electricity on site. Together with the efficiency of the home, solar is what brings the home to Net Zero over the course of a year.
Built for Your Family — and the Future
We incorporate best practices from across the industry while remaining material-agnostic, choosing the right solutions for each individual home and site. The result is a custom home that balances design, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Net Zero Homes are more than an energy target. They’re about comfort, health, and a better daily living experience — quieter interiors, filtered air, consistent temperatures, and lower operating costs year after year.
Recognized for High-Performance Building
Kingwell Fine Homes has been featured in the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, recognizing innovation and leadership in high-performance and sustainable home building.
Watch the feature video and explore the awards program:
Watch the CHBA Awards Feature Video
View the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Finalists
The Kingwell Net Zero Standard
Every Net Zero or Net Zero Ready home we build is engineered as a complete system. Some of the key features can include:
- Continuous exterior insulation and high-performance wall assemblies
- Advanced air-sealing details and blower door-verified airtightness
- Triple-pane or high-performance double-pane windows
- Right-sized, variable-speed heat pumps for heating and cooling
- Balanced HRV/ERV ventilation with dedicated fresh-air delivery
- High-efficiency water heating, with options for heat pump water heaters
- LED lighting and ENERGY STAR appliances
- Solar-ready wiring and roof layouts optimized for PV
- Optional full solar system to bring the home to Net Zero
- Low-VOC finishes and products to support healthier indoor air
Ready to Build Your Net Zero Home?
Whether you’re planning a custom home or a multi-unit investment property, Kingwell Fine Homes can design and build your project to Net Zero or Net Zero Ready standards.
Kingwell Fine Homes is a Tarion-registered custom and production home builder serving Southern Ontario. We specialise in high-performance, Net-Zero and Net-Zero-Ready homes, multi-residential investment properties, and infill development projects.
From architectural design to permitting, construction, project management, and energy modelling, our team helps families, retirees, and investors build exceptionally Comfortable, Healthy, and Sustainable homes.
We also provide accredited investors with opportunities to partner in duplex, triplex, townhome, and small-scale development projects designed to generate stable cash flow and support refinance strategies that allow clients to recover their capital and retain long-term rental assets.
Phone: 519-823-6931 · Email: Brett@kingwellhomes.com