Building Sustainable Luxury

WE ARE IN BUSINESS TO SAVE OUR PLANET.

While the war to save our planet continues, we, in our attempt to keep our family safe, need to balance it by advocating, and building sustainable buildings and do our part in saving the world from the our climate challenge. We. Do this by incorporating green and sustainable technologies into every project we build. At EcoBuildersCostaRica.com, we are not Green Washing we, believe that Actions speak louder than words with a hands-on approach to construction management and building sustainability.  We are actively involved in every stage of the project, from Design and  planning to completion, to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality work and exceptional service.

Darren Enns, the Owner and Director of Eco Builders Costa Rica SRL; is a Canadian born licenced and registered builder in British Columbia (Reg. 45187) He has been in the commercial, institution and custom home building industry for more than 40 years. 

Darren started as an Apprentice Carpenter and gained a Trade Qualification in 1989 (no.0903-CA-89). He progressed within the building industry to Site Superintendent working primarily in the commercial sector. Darren worked his way up to Project coordinator and then Project manager and Estimator, in the Institution sector of the industry. During this time he completed a BA degree from the University of Victoria, Gold Seal Certification (Canadian Construction Association) and PMPÒ (Professional Project Management Certification- PMI).

As a commercial Project Manager Darren has had the fortune to be involved in a number of larger commercial and institutional projects that were LEED Certified. Examples of these projects where TASC 2 Science Building at Simon Fraser University (completed 2006) and the University of Victoria Science Building currently known as the Bob Wright Center- Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric (completed in 2009) In 2010 I returned to Custom Home Building and built many Homes under the Built GreenÒCanada Certification. This certification program addresses eight key areas of sustainable building: energy & envelope, materials & methods, indoor air quality, ventilation, waste management, water conservation, occupant wellness, and building practices. 

On a quest for a more meaningful place to live and thrive Darren and his partner relocated from Canada to Uvita Costa Rica. His vision of creating sustainability and commitment to alternative energy sources has come to life with with Eco Builders Costa Rica. Darren offers a wealth of knowledge and experience from 3 sectors of the industry that have made him sought-after in the Southern Zone and throughout this country. He offers innovative problem solving for green building by setting new standards for sustainable luxury and the ability to live grid free. Our team of construction management professionals has extensive experience in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and residential. We have the expertise to handle any project, regardless of size or complexity.

At EcoBuildersCostaRica.com, We are "The Responsible Builders" committed to delivering a benefit to our planet and the communities we work in. 

We contribute  100% of our profit to fund Earth First projects and programs. 

We are in business to save our home planet. "All of us working together can create the change that we need" -Yvon Chouinard  

Our commitment is to:  

Clean up our own Act: reduce, reuse, recycle and innovate with renewable products like Hempcrete and bamboo.

Create Community: Give back to the communities we work in and build a sustainable future

Confront Climate Crisis: 

Keep fossil fuels in the ground

Invest in renewable energy and building products. Create sustainably in our building projects, our cloths, and our transportation.  Improve farming, add micro culture and edible landscaping with native vegetation in our building area. Restore nature: absorption of Carbon, protect the forests and the Oceans and regenerate.

Build Sustainable Luxury:  Building homes that are Net Zero, biophilic design, passive heating and cooling, using locally sourced materials that are renewable. We build beyond the Building Codes established in North America for a higher Standard.