High-performance building
for people and place.
"We don't chase volume. We take on the right projects and build them to the standard they deserve — every time."
Our custom build service is designed for clients who want a home that genuinely performs — thermally, environmentally, and for the health of the people living inside it. We build to Passive House principles as standard: airtight, well-insulated, carefully detailed, and thoroughly tested.
Every material is selected for its performance, health impact, and embodied carbon. Every detail is resolved before work begins on site. The result is a home that doesn't just look right — it feels right, year round.
Our design-build service brings the design and construction teams together from day one — closing the gap between architectural intent and construction reality. When builders are involved early, performance decisions are better, detailing is more resolved, and the build goes more smoothly.
We work with aligned architects and building designers to deliver fully integrated projects where one team is responsible for both vision and execution. No misaligned drawings, no performance compromises, no budget surprises from late-stage design changes.
A well-executed renovation is an opportunity to improve how a home performs, not just how it looks. We approach renovations with the same building science principles we apply to new builds — assessing the existing envelope, identifying performance gaps, and specifying materials that improve health and comfort outcomes.
Whether it's a full home renovation, an addition, or a targeted performance upgrade, we bring the same care, craft, and technical knowledge to existing homes as we do to new construction.
A healthy home is one that actively supports the wellbeing of the people living inside it. That means more than a fresh coat of low-VOC paint. It means materials vetted for toxicity, ventilation designed for genuine indoor air quality, moisture management that prevents mould, and spaces that are thermally comfortable without mechanical heating and cooling running constantly.
We apply building biology principles to every project — and for clients who want to go deeper, we can work with building biologists and environmental health specialists to ensure every element of the home is considered.
Not every engagement needs a full construction contract. Sometimes what a project needs is an experienced set of eyes — someone who can identify performance risks early, verify that details will work in practice, or provide independent advice on building science questions.
We offer consulting services to architects, designers, developers, and owner-builders who want expert input without necessarily engaging Cultivate as the builder.
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