Passive House construction has evolved to meet the
company’s VE Care model, he says. “A low carbon foot-
print home is environmentally ethical. Passive Houses use
90 per cent less energy to heat, they tend to be healthier
homes for the client with a more consistent temperature
which provides the best thermal comfort.”
Lee says he sees the PH design standard being pushed
by more jurisdictions and believes this should be the future
standard. “For us, being ahead of the curve is where we
are most comfortable.”
Many of the PH design components can serve non-PH
projects equally. Greater wall thickness, higher R values,
roof and window overhang designs better suited to heat-
ing and cooling internal temperatures based on the sun’s
seasonal angle and the natural convection process in the
home, and high-performance HVAC are just some of these.

Hidden, they do not impact the home’s design from an
aesthetic perspective but work invisibly to create a better
environment. He says consumer uptake in PH has grown to the point
that it’s economically viable for VictorEric to be designing
Canada’s first fully Passive House subdivision in Harrison,
B.C., named Panorama. “We hope suppliers will be able to
keep up with the demand for the unique materials needed
for these premium structures.”
The growth in PH demand has been the result of much
education. “People often don’t even understand the cost
benefit of triple pane windows much less an entire Passive
House. When potential clients see on paper just how
much of a benefit a Passive House can be there is certainly
a lot of excitement.”
In 2014, responding to customer demand for the oppor-
tunity to invest in development projects, VictorEric Select
Projects was launched. “VSP offers boutique develop-
ments for people who appreciate quality and style but may
not be able to afford an entirely custom single-family
home,” he said.

“Dickens at Kensington is an eleven-unit project, with
a unique character home duplex element which is in the
finishing stage. With only two units left, we are pleased to
say it basically sold out prior to our ability to advertise its
existence. The Lancaster Collection is an upcoming project
of five graceful, stacked townhomes under the same um-
brella.” VictorEric has been named one of the Top Five Best Em-
ployers in B.C. by Small Business BC the past two years.

Part of this may be the result of the emphasis Lee says the
company places on fun, family, fitness, continuing educa-
tion and promoting from within. “Aside from regular train-
ing, junior staff are paired with more experienced senior
staff – buddies - to help both individuals grow.”
“We are proud of our family like culture that we’ve de-
veloped over the years with monthly activities, contests
and challenges,” he said.

In addition, unique monthly bonus programs allow staff
to directly profit from the money they save the company
on both projects and marketing.

VictorEric has also been recognized in the past year for
its projects including Georgie’s for Best Interior Design and
Best Any Room, an Ovation Award for Best Interior and
Best Outdoor Space.

Lee is a long standing member of the Greater Vancouver
Home Builder’s Association, a career mentor for BCIT stu-
dents, and a volunteer with Big Brothers of Greater Van-
couver. For more information, visit http://victoreric.com.

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