The team at Billingsley Construction has acted as luxury home builders in Vancouver for 30 years. Our reputation was built by carefully combining precision construction and craftsmanship to help our clients realize their vision for refined homes built to exacting standards on the West Coast. Over the years, we’ve seen a transition. There’s still plenty of demand for luxury home construction, but with an emphasis on greener builds. People want sustainable home builders to create spaces that will have a positive impact on their families–and the people in their communities.
futrhaus was completed at 1156 East 13th Avenue in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in 2019. Designed by B Squared Architecture Inc., our team at Billingsley Home Construction was brought in to build the homes. The three-unit multiplex residence sits on a previous single-family lot to meet much-needed demand for three-bedroom family housing in Vancouver. Additionally, the multiplex housing had to be built to Passive House energy standards, aligning with the City of Vancouver’s goal for sustainability.
Up to 90% Energy Savings through Superior Construction
futrhaus went on to become one of Vancouver’s first residential developments to combine a single-home to multi-unit housing conversion with Passive House green building technology. However, it was also built to luxury standards, including hardwood flooring, high ceilings, elegant gourmet kitchens featuring large islands, top-of-the-line appliances, and beautiful indoor-to-outdoor transitions, leading to large balconies and patios. It’s a project that not only emphasizes living sustainably, but living well, with all the amenities needed for a comfortable and luxurious family home.
What set this project apart was adherence to the high-performance Passive House standard we were able to achieve through construction choices like thickened walls, triple-glazed windows, solar orientation, and a heat-recovery ventilator (HRV) system. We tempered these choices with systems for air filtration to remove dust and pollen, so while the house is tightly sealed, it still feels fresh, clean, and airy–not stuffy, which has been a criticism for passive homes without the right planning.
Together, these features not only resulted in a comfortable, energy-efficient home–they resulted in energy savings of up to 90 % compared to conventional construction.
Sustainable Home Builders in Vancouver
Today, more people are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly properties to realize substantial long-term savings on energy and water bills due to features like high-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, and energy-efficient appliances. Additionally, green homes are likely to have a higher resale value and sell faster than conventional homes, making them a sound investment in the competitive Vancouver real estate market.
As experienced sustainable home builders in Vancouver, we work with architects, investors, and families, collaborating on projects that range from family homes to multiplex projects that are redefining sustainability and comfort at home. Some of the benefits of our passive and sustainable builds include:
- Long-Term cost savings & energy efficiency – With energy-use reductions up to 90 % (as in Futrhaus), homeowners face significantly lower heating and cooling bills. In a region with rising utility costs and growing interest in reducing monthly expenditures, this is a clear advantage.
- Health and comfort – A sealed, well-insulated building envelope paired with HRV systems means fewer drafts, more consistent indoor temperatures, and cleaner air.
- Climate action & regulatory alignment – The City of Vancouver has committed to ambitious emissions-reduction and building-performance goals. Sustainable construction practices align with these regulatory motions while also appealing to buyers who care about environmental impact. Projects meeting Passive House or similar standards are increasingly seen as part of the solution.
- Future-proofing property value – Sustainable homes may hold their value better over time as energy standards tighten and consumer preferences shift. In a competitive market like Vancouver’s, offering a home built to high environmental standards is a differentiator.
- Responding to densification and changing housing needs – With the city encouraging “missing middle” housing and more efficient use of single-family lots, high-performance multi-unit conversions like Futrhaus address both sustainability and housing supply.
Where Luxury Meets Sustainability
At Billingsley Construction, our team is committed to a future where premium craftsmanship and sustainability go hand-in-hand. We collaborate with architects, teams, and individuals looking to realize plans for exceptionally built homes that promote comfort, health, and lower energy costs while aligning with the city of Vancouver’s sustainability standards.
Learn more about our process or get a project estimate by reaching out at (604)-618-4684 or through our contact form.
