Press Release: Greener Homes Program
The government of Canada is launching a new program today that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to pay for energy-saving home upgrades, including those to the building envelope. More details to follow.
The Home During the Pandemic
As people around the world face the realities of self isolation, our homes and how we perceive them have changed. Values are changing, our lives and habits are in flux, and our homes are also changing under this influence. Topics like privacy, energy efficiency, and…
The Alternative to Downsizing Your Home
The traditional meaning of “downsizing” one’s home is being revolutionized in the province of Ontario. More and more we’re seeing urban homeowners opt to convert their single family homes into super efficient multi-site properties for their children, parents, or paying tenants.
2020 Vision on Home Building Trends
As we begin not only a new year but a fresh decade, new trends are already rising as a phoenix from the ashes of the past decade (goodbye parquet flooring). This decade will be marked by long lasting lifestyle approaches and sustainability as an expectation in home building …
The Basics of Net-Zero Housing
Because of the mandates in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, many homes will be making the switch over to Net-Zero or Net-Zero Ready (NZR) in the coming years. A key driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework is Build Smart – Canada’s Building Strategy…
