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The Urbandale Difference
Learn more about what makes an Urbandale home an investment your family can enjoy for generations to come.
There’s comfort in higher standards.
Urbandale Construction is a family-run business with over 40 years experience building high quality homes in Ottawa.
Our experience, expertise and integrity shines in every aspect of the home building process. As a qualified Net Zero builder, we utilize state-of-the-art building practices that are the result of thorough research. We consider the house as a system to ensure all the components of the home are integrated and optimized for comfort and durability. We achieve these amazing results through the use of quality materials, high performance equipment and meticulous attention to detail during construction. An Urbandale home takes care of you and your household’s well-being. Comfort for your lifetime.
Net Zero Ready Singles & Bungalows
Urbandale is paving the way to create resilient, comfortable, and low carbon communities in the Capital region. Net Zero Ready is Urbandale’s new standard in all single and bungalow homes. These homes will be optimized with technology that ensures:
- Comfort (Year Round)
- Offset Energy Costs
- Lower Cost of Home Ownership
- Exceptional Air Quality
- Durability
Every Net Zero Ready home undergoes third party modeling & verification by a certified Energy Consultant from Homesol Building Solutions. Once the blower door test has been done & the verification is complete, the home is given an EnerGuide rating.
R-2000: An Urbandale Legacy
Urbandale Singles & Bungalows are also R-2000 Certified. Urbandale Construction designs the home as a system to ensure all components are integrated and optimized for comfort and durability. It’s what goes into the construction of an Urbandale R-2000 Home that sets it apart from other homes.
- Urbandale Construction is an NRCan R-2000 licensed builder
- R-2000 homes are evaluated, inspected and tested by an independent third-party Energy Consultant
- An Urbandale R-2000 home is on average 50% more energy efficient than a house built to code
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Green Home offers a 25% premium refund for homes built to the R-2000 Standard.
- All R-2000 homes are certified by the Government of Canada
Urbandale Net Zero Ready Home Features
Click on the features below to learn more about the technology that sets Urbandale Net Zero Ready homes apart.
Home Energy Monitoring System
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump
Low Flow Fixtures
Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
ENERGYSTAR® Certified Windows
Low VOC Material
Electronic Air Filter
LED Lighting
Air Tightness
Drain Water Heat Recovery Piping
Home Energy Monitoring System
Mindful Energy Consumption
Empowers homeowners with real-time insights into energy consumption patterns. See how individual appliances affect your energy bills and receive practical and mindful recommendations on
how to reduce costs. View data from where it’s convenient for you; a smartphone friendly app will let you take control from the palm of your hand.
Comfort First Advantage
Experience the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge of how your household is using energy.
Environmental Benefits
Regularly review and audit your usage – and shift as required!
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)
Feel Comfortable All Year Round
Regulates indoor air quality by recovering heat and moisture from stale air during winter, preheating incoming fresh air for added comfort. While, also maintaining optimal humidity levels year-round, reducing dryness-related discomforts, and enhancing overall indoor air quality.
Comfort First Advantage
Home environment & moisture level feels more comfortable & uses less energy.
Environmental Benefits
Reduces load on your home’s heating and cooling system.
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump
Heating & Cooling Your Home…All-In-One!
Specially engineered for harsh Canadian winters, ensuring consistent warmth even in extreme temperatures. Air Source Heat pumps extract heat from outdoor air in winter and transfer it indoors, while expelling heat from the home during summer for year-round comfort.
Comfort First Advantage
Primary way to heat & cool your home.
Environmental Benefits
Furnace will provide supplemental heat in ultra cold weather.
Low Flow Fixtures
Efficient Showerheads, Faucets, & Toilets
Our showerheads, faucets, and toilets have a lower flow rate of water than conventional fixtures.
Comfort First Advantage
High efficiency does not equal low pressure. You will enjoy the regular ample water pressure you’ve become accustomed to from standard fixtures.
Environmental Benefits
Low flow fixtures use less water and energy than standard fixtures.
Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
Hot Water For The Future
Harnessing heat from the surrounding ambient air into a converter that uses it to heat the water. During periods of high hot water demand, a switch to standard electric resistance heat is made automatically.
Comfort First Advantage
Giving you quick recovery during these high use times, all while owning the water heater with no rental fees.
Environmental Benefit
Uses ambient air as primary energy source to heat water
ENERGYSTAR® Certified Windows
Triple Pane Protection
Maximizes energy efficiency by insulating your home, keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Featuring a triple-pane design with gas-filled chambers for superior sound reduction and Low-E coating for UV protection, ensuring a quiet and comfortable living environment.
Comfort First Advantage
Superior noise reduction.
Environmental Benefit
Less energy loss than standard windows.
Low VOC Material
Safety & Comfort First Materials
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a common pollutant found in building material. Urbandale uses Low VOC material to ensure the wellbeing of your household.
Comfort First Advantage
Improved indoor air quality throughout your home.
Environmental Benefit
Keeps potentially harmful compounds and pollutants out of the air.
Electronic Air Filter
Healthier, Cleaner Air
Captures bacteria, viruses, mold and other harmful particles to keep your home’s air fresh and filtered at all times.
Comfort First Advantage
Breathe easy and never worry about replacing a disposable filter.
Environmental Benefit
Highly efficient and protects other appliances/heating & cooling equipment.
LED Lighting
Long Lifespan Lighting
Bright, efficient, and longer-lasting lighting for your home.
Comfort First Advantage
Replace your bulbs less often than traditional lighting sources, and have been proven to be comfortable for your eyes.
Environmental Benefit
With little to no heat emission and a longer life, LED ensures higher efficiency and less energy loss than standard bulbs.
Air Tightness
Superior Overall Comfort For Your Lifetime
Airtight homes offer more consistent temperatures, fewer drafts, and less condensation and mold. Contrary to common belief, being airtight doesn’t require keeping doors and windows closed. As paired with our ventilation systems which expel damp air, reducing internal humidity levels. Proper ventilation not only decreases energy usage but also enhances comfort.
Comfort First Advantage
An airtight home with controlled airflow reduces heat loss and sound transmission, maintaining a constant and comfortable temperature to your liking.
Environmental Benefit
Reduce energy loss and increase the efficiency of all your household’s appliances and mechanical systems.
Drain Water Heat Recovery Piping
Save On Energy
This piping recycles heated waste water to increase your home’s efficiency even further.
Comfort First Advantage
Long-lasting and zero maintenance – simple and reliable.
Environmental Benefit
Reduce your consumption of hot water and increase the efficiency of your hot water heating system.
ENERGY STAR® Townhomes
Urbandale is leading the industry by building our townhomes to the ENERGY STAR® Standard.
The ENERGY STAR® initiative is administered by Natural Resources Canada to promote homes that are at least 20% more energy efficient than a house built to code. We achieve our high levels of energy efficiency through attention to detail during the construction process, and by specifying the highest quality equipment and materials. We also require additional inspections throughout the building process to ensure each home is built to the highest standards. An Urbandale ENERGY STAR® Townhome will:
- Reduce your energy costs compared to a house built to code
- Be more comfortable to live in, with no drafts and a warm and dry basement
- Ensure improved indoor air quality
- Be verified ENERGY STAR® with third party inspections by a certified Energy Consultant
Proud FoundationTM Insulation System
One thing that everyone wants in a home is more usable space. All too often basements remain cold and unpleasant, suitable only for storage. Our systems approach to homes includes the basement – an often overlooked part of a new home. We put insulation below the concrete slab so it’s warmer to walk on and our exclusive Proud Foundation was designed with exterior foundation insulation and a waterproof elastomeric coating on the outside of the insultation to reduce the chance of foundation cracks or moisture issues due to condensation. This approach makes basements more comfortable and easier to maintain a pleasant indoor temperature. We believe a basement shouldn’t just be the space underneath your home, it should be more of your home.
