Pre-designed ADUs · Passive House-certified panels · Minden, Ontario
If You're Going to Build an ADU, Why Not Build it to the Highest Standard?
If You're Going to Build an ADU, Why Not Build it to the Highest Standard?
You're not just adding square footage. You're creating space for family, rental income, or a better way to use your land. The question is simply: what standard do you want it built to?
Spring Build It Better Incentive — Ends May 31
$7,000 Build It Better Credit
Use it toward:
Applied to your final payment
Premium finishes upgrade
Appliance upgrade
Exterior upgrades
Deadline: May 31, 2026. Disappears when the date does. No extensions.
Why Build an ADU — And Why Build It Right
One ADU. Four Reasons to Build It Right.
One ADU. Four Reasons to Build It Right.
For Rental Income
For Rental Income
Create a unit that attracts better tenants — because it's quieter, healthier, and dramatically cheaper to operate. No cold complaints in January. No tenant turnover every spring.
ADUs generate $1,500–$2,000+/month in Ontario rental income.
For Family
For Family
Bring aging parents or adult children closer with a space that feels dignified, private, and comfortable year-round. Not a converted garage. A real home — on your property.
With a Quantum ADU, your family doesn't just live closer. They live better.
For Resilience
For Resilience
Build a structure made for Ontario weather — and built to last. Less worry during outages. More stability during storms. Better long-term value in a market that rewards real performance.
"11 days without power. We lost three degrees." — Quantum homeowner
For the Land
For the Land
Your panels are built in a factory and installed in days — so the property you love stays more like you found it. Minimal excavation. 1–2% waste versus the 10–15% standard.
Fast, clean, responsible construction. Anybody who cares about their land should know the difference.
What is an ADU?
What is an ADU?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) — also called a garden suite, laneway home, coach house, or secondary unit — is a fully self-contained home on the same lot as your primary residence. Under Ontario's Bill 23, most properties now permit up to three units as-of-right, with no zoning amendment required. ADUs can be detached (backyard), attached, or internal. They're used for rental income, aging parents, adult children, cottage guests, or simply a smarter way to use land you already own.
SPRING ADU EVENT
Your Own Space.
Right in Your Backyard.
Your Own Space.
Right in Your Backyard.
Pre-designed ADUs built to Passive House performance standards
Quiet, comfortable, and energy-efficient living for family, guests, or rental — ready to build this season.
No obligation. No Pressure. 15 minutes.
You already know you want the space.
You already know you want the space.
But how much compromise are you willing to live with?
But how much compromise are you willing to live with?
Most ADUs are built to minimum code — which sounds fine, until you're the one living in it. Or the one owning it and getting calls about the heating bill.
Code Minimum construction can mean:
❌ It still feels cold near the windows
❌ The air inside feels stuffy
❌ Your energy bills stay high - Forever
❌ Delays and things not going as planned
❌ Your property gets torn up for months
❌ May not be future proof with rising sustainability targets
The Build It Better Point of View
If you're going to build anyway, build it to the highest standard.
If you're going to build anyway, build it to the highest standard.
Quantum ADUs aren't a better version of minimum code — they are a fundamentally different structure, engineered from the ground up to perform better, protect your investment, and deliver value for decades.
So What's the Alternative?
Introducing the Quantum ADU.
Built Beyond Code. Not Just to It.
Introducing the Quantum ADU.
Built Beyond Code. Not Just to It.
You've just seen what minimum code gets you. Here's what happens when you build with the worlds leading high-performance building standard, factory-certified components, and a thermal envelope designed to last 100 years.
What's the difference?...
What's the difference?...
ONTARIO BUILDING CODE MINIMUM ADU
Economy Car
Economy Car
Like a base model car built to meet minimum requirements. It gets you from point A to B, but everything is designed to pass inspection—not to optimize performance.
QAUNTUM ADU
Sports Car
Sports Car
Engineered to a higher standard from the ground up. Every component chosen for performance, not compliance. Smoother ride, tighter control—and consistent top performance year after year.
This isn’t like choosing between two similar cars.
It’s choosing between a standard build and a fully engineered one.
THE COMPONENTS
Passive House Certified Panels—the global benchmark for building performance.
Ontario Building Code sets a floor — a minimum standard builders must clear. PHI certification doesn't know what a floor is. It's a third-party performance standard that exceeds code by an order of magnitude, awarded to the components themselves — not the builder's marketing. Quantum builds with certified cold-climate panels.
THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
Engineered components — not stick-framed on a job site in the rain.
Standard Ontario construction means walls framed on site, to minimum spec, by whoever's available that week. Quantum panels are engineered using building science principles and subject to stringent quality checks before they leave Minden. The result is a super-insulated, airtight envelope designed to last 100+ years — and to perform exactly the same on day one as it does on year thirty.
THE ENERGY MODEL
So airtight, so well-insulated, your heating demand drops to almost nothing.
In a standard Ontario home, your heating system is fighting the building envelope all winter. In a Quantum ADU, the envelope does the work. A heat pump handles the rest. No propane. No oil. No dual billing. Just one electric bill — and when homeowners tell you what it costs to run the whole thing for a year, you'll wonder why you'd build any other way.
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Factory-built means your panel costs are controlled.
When panels are engineered and manufactured in a controlled environment, material quantities are exact and waste drops to 1–2% versus the industry's 10–15%. What Quantum builds, Quantum prices accurately — because the manufacturing process that drives it is controlled end to end. That's better for your budget, and better for the land your ADU is built on.
The 2026 ADU Lineup
Six Models. Every One Pre-Designed,
Engineered, and Ready to Build.
Six Models. Every One Pre-Designed,
Engineered, and Ready to Build.
Engineered, and Ready to Build.
The thinking is already done. Choose your model, confirm your site, and we handle everything from first panel to final fixture. Fixed price. No surprises.
BirdNest
2 Bed ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 546 SQ FT.
Designed around the rooms that matter most. A king-sized bedroom, a generous bathroom, and an open living space — built for people who want to live well, not just fit.
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Typical investment:
$350 K
Loft
2 Bed ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 787 SQ FT.
A full home in a one-and-a-half-storey footprint. Airy open living on the main floor, two private bedrooms with generous closets tucked into the loft above.
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Typical investment:
$456 K
Grange
2 Bed ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 672 SQ FT.
Two generous bedrooms and a screened porch or deck option at the front — a home that connects to the
property it sits on.
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Typical investment:
$497 K
Cove
1 Bed ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 398 SQ FT.
A compact, fully self-contained one bedroom
home. Open-plan kitchen and living, private bedroom — everything a single person needs, nothing they don't.
home. Open-plan kitchen and living, private bedroom — everything a single person needs, nothing they don't.
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Typical investment:
$397 K
Kin
2 Bed ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 698 SQ FT.
The most versatile model in the lineup. Two bedrooms, open-concept living — for families who want someone close, or owners who want maximum rental return.
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Typical investment:
$456 K
Studio
Bachelor ㆍ 1 Bath ㆍ 339 SQ FT.
High-performance ADU built for maximum return in a minimal footprint. Every square foot engineered to earn its keep.
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Typical investment:
$250 K
Choose the model that fits your property, your goals, and the way you want to live.
Then book your introductory call to review your site, your timing, and the right next step.
Standard Specs That Aren't Standard Anywhere Else.
Standard Specs That Aren't Standard Anywhere Else.
Every Model Includes:
Every Model Includes:
Duxton Triple-Pane Windows
No drafts. No cold spots. Quiet, stable interiors.
Passive house certified triple-pane casement windows designed for cold climates. Consistent comfort across every model. Built to reduce heat loss, improve insulation, and eliminate that “cold window” feeling—standard, not an upgrade.
In-Floor Heated Bathroom Tile
Warm floors from the first step out of the shower. Every morning.
Electric in-floor heating beneath ceramic tile. A simple upgrade that changes how the space feels—adding comfort where you notice it most, every single day.
All-Electric. One Bill.
No propane. No gas. No split systems.
Electric hot water tank. Efficient heating and cooling. One streamlined system designed for simplicity, predictability, and long-term performance—aligned with Net-Zero Ready targets.
ERV — Energy Recovery Ventilator
Fresh, clean air. No heat loss.
everyone sleeps better — always.
Continuous fresh air exchange with heat recovery. Brings in clean air while maintaining indoor temperature and comfort—quiet, efficient, and always running in the background.
Ductless Mini-Split HVAC
No furnace. No ductwork.
No propane. Ever.
One quiet wall unit does all the work. No fossil fuels, no maintenance contracts. Sized to meet Net Zero Ready performance targets. Simple, proven, predictable.
PHI-Certified Cold-Climate Panels
Canada’s PHI-certified cold-climate panels. Proven. Built to perform.
Not a builder cert. The panels themselves are PHI-certified by the Passive House Institute—engineered for cold climates, verified through third-party testing, and built to deliver consistent, high-performance results.
Standard exclusions — always told upfront:
Site preparation · Foundation engineering · Service hookups (water, sewer, electrical to site) · Geotechnical work
"We walk you through what's outside before you sign. That conversation is part of the first call."
Free 15-minute call. No commitment.
PICK YOUR STARTING POINT
Choose the package that fits your project.
Choose the package that fits your project.
Every package is built on the same PHI-certified panels, the same performance standard, and the same quality envelope. The difference is how much of the project you want Quantum to own.
30-day delivery
Essentials Package
Essentials Package
We deliver the panels and install the complete building super-structure. You coordinate foundation, mechanical, electrical, and finishes.
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QUANTUM PROVIDES:
PHI-certified panels manufactured in Minden
Complete envelope installed on site
Blower door test + airtightness sign-off
YOU COORDINATE:
Foundation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes
Most hands-off
Complete Turnkey
Complete Turnkey
Quantum acts as your General Contractor from first panel to final walkthrough. Every trade. Every permit. Everything.
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QUANTUM PROVIDES
PHI-certified panels + complete envelope
Foundation + slab
All mechanical systems
Electrical + plumbing
Complete finishes throughout
Every trade coordinated by Quantum
30-day delivery
DIY Package
DIY Package
We manufacture and deliver your PHI-certified panels to site. You install and finish. Waiver + non-proprietary install plans included.
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QUANTUM PROVIDES:
PHI-certified panels manufactured in Minden
Delivery to your site
Non-proprietary install plans
YOU COORDINATE:
Installation + everything inside
Want Quantum's process without Quantum's crew?
Want Quantum's process without Quantum's crew?
Add the PM Package ($5,000) — material takeoff, QC checklist, timeline and permit guidance — or the PM Service ($15,000) — Quantum finds and manages your local trades for you. Available on Essentials and DIY packages.
No obligation. We'll tell you which package fits before you commit to anything.
Spring Build It Better Event — 2026
Getting Paid to Build Is Unheard of in Construction.
Getting Paid to Build Is Unheard of in Construction.
Sign before May 31 and Quantum puts $7,000 in Build It Better Credit in your hands — toward your finishes, your upgrades, or straight off your final payment. Your project. Your call.
Build It Better Credit
Spring ADU Event — 2026
$7,000
Toward your finishes, upgrades, or final payment
Expires
May 31, 2026
Active
"A $7,000 head start on the project you've been thinking about. That's what this spring looks like."
Choose what you do with your $7,000:
Choose what you do with your $7,000:
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Apply it to your final payment
Seven thousand dollars off your final invoice. No conditions, no restrictions. It's yours the moment you sign.
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Upgrade your finishes
Better countertops, hardwood instead of vinyl, premium tile. Upgrades that increase rental value permanently.
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Upgrade your appliances
Swap standard for premium — a higher-end fridge, induction range, or in-unit laundry upgrade that tenants notice and remember.
HOW IT WORKS
The $7,000 Build It Better Credit is applied to your project upon signing a pre-construction agreement before May 31, 2026. Credit is applied toward Quantum-specified finishes, upgrades, or your final payment — not transferable to cash. Client-requested upgrades outside standard scope are quoted separately.
No obligation. 15 minutes. Free call — we'll explain exactly how the incentive works.
OVERVIEW
Up to 90% Less Energy. Built In.
Up to 90% Less Energy. Built In.
High-performance ADUs designed for Canadian climates
No drafts. No cold floors. Just consistent comfort and dramatically lower energy use.
No obligation. No Pressure. 15 minutes.
Government Programs
The Government Is Already
Paying People to Build ADUs.
The Government Is Already
Paying People to Build ADUs.
Paying People to Build ADUs.
Federal programs are active now. A local forgivable loan may be available in your municipality. Stack Quantum's $10,000 spring incentive on top — and the gap between standard and high-performance construction closes fast.
CMHC Insured Mortgage Refinancing
Up to 90% LTV
Since January 15, 2025 — refinance your insured mortgage to access up to 90% of your home's post-renovation value (cap: $2M), amortized over 30 years. The primary federal financing tool for ADU construction.
Talk to a CMHC-approved lender to confirm eligibility.
Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
Up to $7,500 back
Building for an aging parent (65+) or a family member eligible for the Disability Tax Credit? Get a refundable 15% credit on up to $50,000 in eligible costs — claimed on your T1 return. Up to $7,500 back even if you owe zero tax.
CRA line 45355. Applies to the year your renovation completes.
CMHC Insured Mortgage Refinancing
Up to $50,000
A 15-year forgivable loan for creating a secondary or garden suite in Simcoe County. Year-round intake, limited funding, first-come first-served. Most properties in Quantum's service area fall within the County's catchment.
Requires renting at affordable rates for the term. Verify at simcoe.ca.
Collingwood Rapid ARU Grant
$10,000 grant
$10,000 upon receiving your zoning certificate and building permit — provided you commit to renting the unit year-round for at least five years. Total 2026 pool: $100,000. Collingwood is within Quantum's primary market radius.
Talk to a CMHC-approved lender to confirm eligibility.
Disclaimer: Government grants and incentive programs are subject to change and may be discontinued without notice. Quantum Passivhaus does not guarantee eligibility or availability. All grant applications are the responsibility of the homeowner.
📋 Bill 23 — No Development Charges · Ontario-wide · Already in Effect
Under Ontario's Bill 23, ADUs are exempt from development charges province-wide — saving thousands compared to standard new construction. Most residential properties also now permit up to three units as-of-right, no zoning amendment required.
When you stack the incentives. The numbers shift fast.
When you stack the incentives. The numbers shift fast.
Quantum spring incentive
Quantum spring incentive
$10,000
$10,000
MHRTC (if eligible)
MHRTC (if eligible)
+ $7,500
+ $7,500
Simcoe forgivable loan
Simcoe forgivable loan
+ up to $50,000
+ up to $50,000
Collingwood ARU grant
Collingwood ARU grant
+ $10,000
+ $10,000
From Quantum Homeowners
Four Real Homeowners. Zero Regrets.
Four Real Homeowners. Zero Regrets.
“Good for us and good for the earth.”
We chose Quantum Passivhaus because integrity is important to us. We weren’t just building a house, we were building a way of life, and a connection with the earth.
We’ve lived in the house over 7 years now and still appreciate the comfort it offers —consistent temperatures from room to room, clean, fresh air, and no cold floors or drafts. During an ice storm, we went 11 days without power and barely lost any heat. The house just works, and our energy costs are much lower than what we were used to.
We feel very fortunate to have this beautiful home. It’s good for us, good for the earth, and good for our pocketbook. We highly recommend this company.
person_pinMarci Mandel & Alan Clark
Marci Mandel & Alan Clark
"The biggest difference living here is comfort."
"Our energy costs are dramatically lower than before, but more than that, the house just feels good. Everyone who stays here says they sleep incredibly well."
person_pinGail and Mike Holness
Gail and Mike Holness
"It feels like a cocoon for our family."
"The house is incredibly quiet, consistent from room to room, and the air feels clean. There’s very little dust, and the comfort is something you notice every day. "
person_pinKathy and John Sprowl
Kathy and John Sprowl
"I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t build to this standard."
"From a cost perspective, it was basically the same as building a traditional house at the time, but the efficiency is far better. Everything here is electric, and we only have one bill."
person_pinGerry and Hilde Moraal
Gerry and Hilde Moraal
Frequently Asked Questions
The Questions You Are Already Asking.
The Questions You Are Already Asking.
Essentials gives you the panelized building envelope — panels manufactured in Minden, delivered and installed by Quantum. You coordinate everything inside. DIY gives you the panels delivered to site — you handle installation and everything else. Complete Turnkey means Quantum acts as your General Contractor from foundation to final fixture. All three packages are built on the same PHI-certified panels and the same high-performance envelope.
The exact language matters. These ADUs are built with PHI-certified cold-climate panels — the only ones in Canada. The panels themselves carry the certification. We do not describe the buildings as Passive House certified unless that specific building certification has been achieved.
It depends on the package. For Complete Turnkey, the scope is presented as a fixed-price contract. For Essentials and DIY, the panel and envelope price is fixed — everything you coordinate outside of that is subject to your own trade quotes. Site preparation, foundation engineering, service hookups, and geotechnical work are outside the scope of all three packages and discussed separately before you sign.
For Essentials and DIY, Quantum guarantees the superstructure will be up within 30 days — from permit approval if a permit is required, or from signing if not. The 30-day guarantee applies to the superstructure only. Finishes and interior work are your responsibility in those packages. Complete Turnkey timelines are agreed upon during the sales process.
On Complete Turnkey, yes — Quantum acts as your General Contractor from first conversation to final walkthrough. On Essentials and DIY, you coordinate your own trades. If you want Quantum's process without the full Turnkey price, the PM Package and PM Service add-ons are available.
Both are optional add-ons for Essentials and DIY. The PM Package ($5,000) gives you Quantum's material takeoff, QC checklist, project timeline template, and permit process overview — everything you need to manage your own trades professionally. The PM Service ($15,000) means Quantum finds and manages qualified local trades on your behalf. Essentials price. Turnkey experience.
You get clarity. We review your property, your intended use, your package interest, and the right next step. No obligation. If the fit isn't right, you'll know quickly. If you're already clear on the model and package you want, you can also book a tentative construction date directly — a sales representative will reach out with contract details.
Many Ontario residential properties can now support multiple units as-of-right under current legislation. Suitability still depends on your specific site, servicing, and local conditions. That's exactly what the first call is for — we'll tell you quickly whether it's a realistic fit.
Things go wrong on every build. All four homeowners we interviewed mentioned something that didn't go as planned. All four still recommend Quantum without hesitation. What they said, unprompted: "Things went wrong, but they always had our backs." No nickel-and-diming. No "that's not our problem." We fix it.
This is the most common concern — and the one the building completely disproves. The ERV continuously exchanges fresh outdoor air, recovering heat before it escapes. The result is cleaner air than any vented standard home. "I used to have a really dry nose. I don't anymore." "Everyone who stays here gets a good night's sleep." The mechanism works all the time, automatically.
Included on all packages: PHI-certified panels, Duxton triple-pane windows, ERV, heat pump, in-floor bathroom heat, electric hot water, vinyl flooring, siding, roofing. Excluded from all packages: site preparation, foundation engineering, service hookups, geotechnical work. We walk you through exclusions before you sign — not after. That conversation is part of the first call.
For a pre-designed ADU, a full custom feasibility study isn't required. After your 15-minute call, if you're ready to move forward, a $500 commitment deposit holds your spot. If you proceed to contract, that $500 rolls in. If you don't proceed, you keep the feasibility document. It's designed to filter serious buyers and protect everyone's time.
Sign a pre-construction agreement before May 31, 2026 and $7,000 in Build It Better Credit is applied to your project. On Complete Turnkey it applies toward finish upgrades, appliance upgrades, or your final payment. On Essentials and DIY it applies toward your final payment or upgrades within Quantum's scope.
The Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit gives eligible families up to $7,500 back at tax time. The CMHC insured mortgage refinancing program lets you borrow up to 90% of your post-renovation property value. The County of Simcoe Secondary Suites Program offers up to $50,000 in forgivable loans. The Town of Collingwood Rapid ARU Grant offers $10,000 for qualifying builds. ADUs are also exempt from development charges province-wide under Bill 23. Ask on your call — we'll tell you what applies to your municipality.
Yes — if you're comparing the right numbers. A code-minimum ADU is cheaper to build and more expensive to own. Higher energy bills every year. Tenants who leave in January because heating costs too much. Nobody who owns a Quantum ADU asks whether it was worth it after their first winter.
The Decision
You Now Have Two Choices.
You Now Have Two Choices.
Not a complicated decision. A comparison. Read both paths — then choose.
BUILD IT BETTER
A pre-designed ADU built with Passive House-certified panels. Enclosed in days. Fixed price. One call handles everything. Built far beyond minimum code for lower energy use, better comfort, quieter interiors, and more stable indoor temperatures through every season. A smarter long-term build for owners who want less compromise now—and fewer problems later.
Sign before May 31: $7,000 Build It Better Credit — applied toward your finishes, appliance upgrades, or final payment. This credit disappears when the date does.
CLOSE THIS PAGE. WAIT
Close this. Go back to your list. Price out a cheaper minimum-code ADU and hope it holds up the way you need it to. Settle for higher energy use, colder surfaces, more temperature swings, and a building that does the minimum because that's all it was designed to do. Another season passes. The $7,000 Build It Better Credit disappears. And you're still deciding between what costs less today and what performs better for years.
Let's Recap
What you get when you choose a Quantum ADU...
What you get when you choose a Quantum ADU...
Passive House-certified cold-climate panels
$7,000 Build It Better Credit — finishes, appliances, or final payment
Duxton triple-pane casement windows — no drafts, ever
Heat pump — no furnace, no propane, no maintenance contracts
In-floor heated bathroom tile — warm floors every morning
ERV ventilation — continuously fresh air, automatically
Structure enclosed in days — not months
Factory-engineered panels — built to last 100+ years
Designed toward Net Zero Ready standards
Environmentally responsible construction — 1–2% construction waste
Three package options — full turnkey to supply only
Fixed-price contract — no surprises on standard scope
✓ No obligation ✓ No sales pressure ✓ 15 minutes
Real Builds. Real People. Real Talk.
The Relationship Matters to us Just as Much as the Build.
The Relationship Matters to us Just as Much as the Build.
Trust. Communication. Fairness.
"From the beginning, our relationship with Quantum Passivhaus felt different. To them, we weren’t just another sales project. They genuinely cared about what they were building, and who they were building it for. "
Marci Mandel & Alan Clark | Quantum Homeowner
"Working with Quantum felt natural and straightforward. Abby and Angie were local, community-focused, and genuinely committed to doing things the right way. It never felt like a sales pitch. If something came up, it was handled fairly and openly, and there was always an ongoing conversation."
Catherine and John Sprowl | Quantum Homeowner
"We chose Passive House because of Abby and Angie—we felt like we could trust them. From the build itself to living in the home now, the experience was about trust, communication, and comfort—and that’s made all the difference."
Gail and Mike Holness | Quantum Homeowner
