Net Zero Mountain Haven Wins a 2026 Georgie Award and 2026 National Award for Housing Excellence

Whistler Builder, a division of Peak Ventures, has won the 2026 Georgie Award for Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom for Net Zero Mountain Haven, a high-performance custom home built in Whistler, British Columbia.

The award was presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia at the Georgie Awards Gala on May 23, 2026. Net Zero Mountain Haven was also selected as a finalist in the Custom Home valued $6,000,000–$10,000,000 category.

This recognition is especially meaningful because the winning category focuses on energy-labelled residential construction. For homeowners considering a custom home in Whistler, the project demonstrates how energy performance, thoughtful design and everyday comfort can be brought together in a demanding mountain environment.

Net Zero Mountain Haven in Whistler, winner of the 2026 Georgie Award for Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom.

What Is Net Zero Mountain Haven?

Net Zero Mountain Haven is a custom-built Whistler residence designed for a family of five relocating to the community full-time.

Whistler Builder had previously completed two projects for the same family: an initial storage project and, several years later, a full renovation of their townhome. The new residence became the family’s third project with the team over approximately a decade.

The home was planned around the family’s long-term needs and includes:

• An additional guest bedroom for visiting grandparents
• An elevator to improve accessibility between levels
• A dedicated home office
• A home gym
• Heated outdoor living areas
• A hot tub and landscaped pond
• Natural wood and stone finishes
• Indoor and outdoor spaces designed for year-round Whistler living

These functional and lifestyle considerations were incorporated into a home that also achieved Net Zero certification.

How the Home Achieved Net Zero Performance

A Net Zero home is designed and constructed to produce as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year.

Net Zero Mountain Haven combines a high-performance building envelope with efficient mechanical systems and on-site renewable-energy generation.

Prefabricated high-performance panels

The home was built using prefabricated high-performance panels designed to improve insulation, airtightness and consistency in the building envelope.

A carefully constructed envelope helps reduce unwanted heat loss, air leakage and indoor temperature fluctuations. This is particularly valuable in Whistler, where homes must perform through cold winters and substantial seasonal temperature changes.

Geothermal heating and cooling

Geothermal wells discovered on the property during excavation were incorporated into the home’s mechanical strategy. The completed ground-source system provides efficient heating and cooling.

On-site solar generation

Solar panels generate renewable electricity to help offset the home’s annual energy consumption and support its Net Zero performance.

Coordinated design and construction

The performance of an energy-efficient home depends on how its building envelope, windows, mechanical systems, ventilation and renewable-energy components work together.

Achieving the intended result requires close coordination among the homeowner, builder, architect, energy advisor, consultants, designers, suppliers and trades. Details that appear minor during design or construction can materially affect the performance of the completed home.

What Did Net Zero Mountain Haven Win?

Peak Ventures’ Net Zero Mountain Haven won the official 2026 Georgie Award category:

Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom

The home was also selected as a finalist in:

Custom Home valued $6,000,000–$10,000,000

The distinction is important. Net Zero Mountain Haven won the energy-labelled custom-home category, but it did not win the $6 million–$10 million custom-home category.

The official 2026 Georgie Awards winners announcement identifies Peak Ventures and Net Zero Mountain Haven as the winner of Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom.

What Are the Georgie Awards?

The Georgie Awards are administered by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia and recognize excellence in residential construction, renovation, design, development, marketing and housing innovation across the province.

Established in 1992, the awards have become an important source of professional recognition within British Columbia’s residential construction industry.

Finalists and winners are selected by a judging panel of experienced, out-of-province industry professionals. This professional judging process distinguishes the Georgies from consumer-voted contests and promotional awards.

Why an Energy-Performance Award Matters in Whistler

An award cannot guarantee the outcome of a future project. It can, however, provide independent recognition that a completed home satisfied the requirements of a professionally judged category.

That matters in Whistler because mountain construction introduces conditions that must be considered from the beginning of the design process:

• Cold winters and substantial heating requirements
• Heavy snowfall and site-specific snow management
• Steep or constrained building sites
• Building-envelope and moisture-management requirements
• Complex heating, cooling and ventilation systems
• Limited construction access in some neighbourhoods
• The need to coordinate energy performance with architectural design

In this environment, energy efficiency is not achieved simply by adding solar panels or selecting efficient appliances. The home must be planned, constructed and tested as an integrated system.

What Homeowners Can Learn From This Project

Homeowners do not need to reproduce every feature of Net Zero Mountain Haven to benefit from its underlying approach.

Early decisions generally have the greatest influence on energy performance, cost and constructability. Before construction begins, homeowners should discuss:

• The desired energy-performance target
• Whether certification is part of the project objective
• Building orientation and solar exposure
• Insulation and airtightness targets
• Window placement and specifications
• Heating, cooling and ventilation options
• Renewable-energy opportunities
• How the home’s performance will be tested and verified
• How the architect, builder and energy advisor will coordinate their work
• How energy-related decisions may affect the budget and schedule

If Net Zero certification or another energy label is a project goal, it should be established during early planning rather than treated as an informal addition after the home has already been designed.

Recognition Built on a Long-Term Client Relationship

The award recognizes the completed home, but the project also reflects the value of a long-term working relationship.

Whistler Builder had worked with the homeowners twice before beginning Net Zero Mountain Haven. That familiarity helped the project team understand how the family lived, what had worked in their previous residence and what they would need as their family grew.

The completed home was designed not only for energy performance, but also for full-time family life, working from home, hosting visiting relatives and enjoying Whistler throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 2026 Georgie Award for Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom?

Peak Ventures won the 2026 award for Net Zero Mountain Haven, a custom home built in Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler Builder operates as a division of Peak Ventures.

Was Net Zero Mountain Haven a finalist or a winner?

It was both. The project was initially announced as a 2026 finalist and subsequently won Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom at the May 23, 2026 Georgie Awards Gala.

It was also a finalist in the Custom Home valued $6,000,000–$10,000,000 category but did not win that category.

Is Net Zero Mountain Haven a certified Net Zero home?

Yes. Whistler Builder’s project information identifies the completed residence as having achieved Net Zero certification. Its performance strategy incorporates a high-performance building envelope, geothermal heating and cooling, and solar-energy generation.

Is a Net Zero home the same as a Passive House?

No. Net Zero and Passive House are separate standards with different performance requirements and verification processes.

Net Zero Mountain Haven used prefabricated panels informed by high-performance construction principles, but its confirmed completed-home achievement is Net Zero certification.

What does a Georgie Award tell homeowners?

A Georgie Award provides independent industry recognition of the specific project submitted for judging. It does not guarantee the outcome of another project.

Homeowners should still evaluate a builder’s relevant experience, completed work, project-management process, communication practices and client references.

Building High-Performance Homes in Whistler

Awards do not build enduring homes—experienced people, careful planning and consistent execution do. Independent recognition can, however, help homeowners identify teams with demonstrated experience completing complex residential projects.

Winning the 2026 Georgie Award for Best Energy Labeled Home – Custom recognizes the planning, coordination and craftsmanship behind Net Zero Mountain Haven.

Explore the complete Net Zero Mountain Haven project, learn more about building a custom home in Whistler, or book a private consultation to discuss your project.