10/12/2025
Energy performance: the invisible criterion redefining new homes in Quebec
In new residential construction, a long-established criterion is taking an even more central place in decision-making today: energy performance. It has always been part of the foundation of building practices in Québec, but evolving standards, technologies, and expectations now give it a more visible, more intentional role. It stands out as one of the most decisive factors for evaluating the quality of a project and shapes, more than ever, the standards of modern housing.