Evan Roberts reports that a current proposal addresses concerns of shadowing, privacy and environmental impact "It may seem as though Toronto is running out of space, as the population grows and grows. But there’s a [...]
From January 2017 issue of torontostoreys.com"We often look to the younger generation to be ahead of the curve, setting trends and embracing innovation. So why are two of the GTA’s earliest adopters of passive-house methodology [...]
Sustainable Intentional Living Community (SILC) Guelph, Ontario The mission of this 22 unit Passive House Co-Housing project is to create an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable, multi-resident complex within the heart of the city. Local Impact [...]
6-plex live/work Passive House housing project, Guelph, Ontario This project embodies sustainable lifestyle, in the form of live-work units (no commuting), healthy building (zero VOC, minimized EMF) and maximum use of locally sourced materials. Working [...]
Living Building Challenge House, Guelph, Ontario This cutting-edge three-generation home is being designed and built to align with the stringent "Living Building Challenge (LBC)" rating system. The house uses Passive House design methodologies and is [...]
