Besides being affordable, Polley says mobEE modular
homes are also healthy, combining natural elements like
mineral based paints, natural anti-microbial flooring and nat-
ural, organic wood finishes with LED lighting and high-effi-
ciency glazed windows.

There is growing interest and knowledge of Passive
House and Net-Zero terminology, seeded by early support
from the CMHC (Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation)
and Canada Green Building Council. “Internally it has also
resulted in our having to reflect on our own typical con-
struction standards as we want to always remain ahead of
the industry at large.”
To this end, Polley says three of Evolve’s staff recently
completed builder certification training in Passive House
construction. Evolve Builders Group will now be among the
first Ontario builders capable of delivering to this exacting
and outstanding performance standard.

“Many European jurisdictions have already standardized
on this super-efficient standard. Ontario’s own building
code is intended to reach similar levels by 2030. For our
clients, we intend to do so today,” Polley says.

Evolve Builders Group has been recognized several
times for its efforts. A modern styled custom straw bale
home in Ancaster has been recognized as one of the top
10 stories in (green) architecture for the year. This past De-
cember, Evolve captured a bronze award in a national juried
competition by Canadian Contractor Magazine as the most
Outstanding Renovator and Custom Homebuilder.

Evolve Group includes a full-service general contracting
and custom building service, deploying a variety of wall
systems and non-conventional building methods and
materials. Sibling company Harvest Homes continues to construct
straw bale exterior walls both for Evolve and for other gen-
eral contractors or homeowners. The company employs 18
people full-time in Guelph, Harriston and Muskoka.

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