Apr 22, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
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…
Mar 3, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
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.
Feb 20, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
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 …
Feb 7, 2020 | Building Professional, Home Owner
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…
May 15, 2019 | Building Professional, Home Owner, News and Updates, Resources
What is the Insulation & Air Sealing Manual? The Insulation and Air Sealing Manual provides contractors with up to date industry recommended practices, building science foundations, and summaries of codes. It is THE resource created by industry professionals for...
Nov 2, 2017 | Building Professional, Home Owner
Universal Home Energy Rating and Disclosure: Combating Climate Change in the Residential Building Sector What is HER&D? The Ontario government committed to universal energy labeling of homes within the Green Energy & Economy Act of 2009. Under this...