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14 3 FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK It’s time for a change – a very slight change – to our magazine’s brand name 4 COVER STORY LIVING GREEN Times Group continues to lead the way with its environmentally-friendly Key West condo project

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eginning with the Fall 2016 issue, Green Building & Sustainable Strategies transitions into something we feel is more appropriate – Green Building + Architecture.

The decision to shake things up a bit makes perfect sense to us. Since the magazine’s inception, we have steadily forged solid relationships with key international architectural

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In past issues, for example, we have featured a veritable who’s who of renowned architectural firms from Canada and around the world, including Frank Gehry, Vince Callebaut Architectures, James Law Cybertecture, MVRDV, MAD, RAFAA, Gentler, Heatherwick Studio, WZMH Architects, Buro Ole Scheeren, Farrow Partnership Architects, Superkul Inc, Arquitectonica, Castro Melo Arquitectos, Asymptote Architecture, Steven Holl Architects, B+U Architects, BIG, Richard’s Architecture & Design, J. Mayer H. Architects, Studio Nicoletti Associate, Atenastudio, LAVA, Studio 505, Cachoua Torres Camilletti, Wilkinson Eyre Architecture, Giancarlo Zema, ZAS Architects, Sou Fujimoto, Spark and Ateliers Jean Nouvel More and more, we found our editorial themes revolving around sustainable architecture and our bread and butter – the green construction industry. So that will continue. We’ll have the same informative profiles across all building sectors in Ontario, Canada and the world.

We will still present in-depth news and features about the industry’s many innovations, everything from new green building materials and architectural breakthroughs, to the latest regulatory challenges and business trends.

And, yes, we will still engage thinkers and industry players as we explore recipes for success.

We hope you’ll carry on with your support for what we bring to the table, and embrace the new, improved format where we’ll provide even more emphasis on sustainable architecture; construction where only renewable resources are utilized throughout the process of design, construction and operation.

We’ll continue to invite all architects to submit their sustainable projects for publication. And we look forward to featuring some of the most notable architects and their work, where the focus is on reducing environmental footprints. Enjoy.

25 ATTENTION TO DETAIL Pine Glen Developments values quality while providing top workmanship at fair market prices 30 MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE One Central Park an innovative and environmentally-ambitious landmark project in Australia 34 MAKING A DIFFERENCE A.N.T. Construction is committed to quality home building with a focus on environmental stewardship 38 ABOVE ALL ELSE Highest wooden building in the world to be built in Amsterdam 39 The straight goods on green building and energy-efficient home design 4

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LIVING GREEN Times Group continues to lead the way with its environmentally-friendly Key West condo project

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ith a track record that speaks for itself, Times Group’s commitment to environmentally sustainable development is second to none.

A premier name in the industry with 25 years of business and a record of excellence across the real estate spectrum of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Times Group sets the bar particularly high when it comes to green building.

That was borne out when the company built the first LEEDcertified residential condominium in Markham, which is a testament to its dedication to both the environment and the community.

But now, with the Key West condos on the Etobicoke waterfront, Times Group is building with an even greater green commitment.

There are more energy-efficient features, environmentally-friendly materials and construction practices that minimize waste.

So much so, it turns out, that the project will be a candidate for Toronto Green Standard Tier 2, which is the industry’s highest green building standard.

A firm commitment to the environment and green living is a cornerstone of Times Group’s green building philosophy. As an early adopter of York Region’s Sustainable Development Through LEED Program, all Times Group residential projects in York Region have important environmental benefits. From smart site planning to energy conservation to waste reduction to water savings, Times Group is leading the way in environmental stewardship across the GTA. Inspired by core family values, Times Group has become a leading player in the land acquisition, planning, design, development and construction of premium-quality commercial and residential properties. With a focus on exceptional quality and enduring value, Times Group is actively engaged in the development of high-rise condominium projects, distinctive homes and condominium townhouses in the GTA. Every Times Group project is distinguished by an integrated planning process, a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to enduring value.

That painstaking approach continues with Key West, where the project manager is Tony Ma and Sirous Sayad is site superintendent.

When it comes to energy efficiency and green features, Key West stands alone.

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5) Best Practices Commissioning of major mechanical equipment by third party energy management firm to ensure that systems operate at optimal performance levels; 6) Occupancy sensors on lighting in nonessential common areas;

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Since then, the company has virtually formed the skyline of lower Richmond Hill, having built extensively along Highway 7, between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street.

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OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES 1) Walking distance to public transportation; 2) Diverting construction waste to reduce landfill loads; 3) Recycle facilities that permit convenient separating and disposing of recyclables; 4) And additional secure bicycle storage space conveniently located.

Key West carries on with the company’s tradition of excellence. Winner of many prestigious industry awards, Times Group has been honoured with the BILD Award for Green Builder of the Year – Highrise in recognition of its green building philosophy.

Times Group began by building custom homes in North York, Ontario in 1987. With its singular focus on quality craftsmanship and professional service, the family-run business thrived and soon expanded into commercial development, focusing on commercial condominiums.

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innovative development shapes the destination.

This five-star hotel, a two-tower property owned by the Saudi Arabia-based Royal International group, will feature a 75,000-square-foot outdoor rainforest, complete with an sand-less beach and splash pool. Moreover, it will also provide an adventure play area for children, a trampoline park, laser tag area, and indoor bowling alley.

The first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the hotel will be spread over 13,000 square metres, and many of the extras will be developed inside a five-storey podium that will serve as a pedestal between the two towers, each 53 storeys high.

Designed by ZAS Architects Dubai, this $550-million (U.S.) creation goes way beyond the norm when it comes to unique offerings.

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t’s common knowledge that Dubai, on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, is wellknown as a business hub extraordinaire with a dry desert climate.

But by 2019, visitors to this iconic city of skyscrapers and high-rises will find a much different attraction should they decide to stay at the Rosemont Hotel and Residences, currently under construction. It reflects a modern city where

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There will be robotic luggage handlers and a glass-bottomed sky pool that lights up at night, but its pièce de résistance will be the manmade rainforest.

Besides the splash pool, there will be a ‘prehistoric marsh’ with a ‘tropical mist’ spraying through trees, waterfalls, streams, a rainforest café and trails. This will be done by using stored recycled water to create the humidity, mirroring a real tropical rainforest environment.

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rain system that will create a 360-degree experience, providing the sensation of being surrounded by rainfall without actually getting wet.’

Besides the obvious wow factor, it should be noted that the Rosemont Hotel and Residences is actually combining advanced design, digital technology and the natural world. It’s a first-of-its-kind hybrid, operated by Hilton’s Curio Collection.

Set against the dynamic backdrop of an

ever-evolving skyline, Rosemont’s architecture will capture a contemporary Dubai. Animated and dynamic, the bold façades will reflect the city’s vibrant pulse. Inspired by reflection, light and texture, Rosemont’s evocative design is expected to transport guests into nature’s most exotic destinations – from the lush tropical rainforest to an alluring digital underwater world, or cosmic experience.

The hotel tower is conceptualized as a flowing river, with the façade’s dynamic lighting enhancing the architecture. Wrapping around the tower, lighting will spiral around the podium, which, in turn, will shape the dynamic form. Representing shells and pearls, moving lights will illuminate the tower’s apartment area in a pattern inspired by atomic, orbital rings.

After spiraling around the hotel’s façade, lighting will then dive directly into the projected pool from above, and continue to flow through the bottom of the pool into the lower level, highlighting canopies.

All in all, this should mean a breathtaking experience for guests.

And that sensory experience will begin immediately upon their arrival as the advanced technology will transform the upper ground floor drop-off area with ever-changing 3D projections, ranging from lush rainforests to underwater scenes.

Two separate, opulent lobbies accessible from the upper ground floor drop-off area will provide exclusive and private access for guests.

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Visitors to the rainforest and entertainment area will arrive from a third, separate lobby, connecting to the entertainment podium. Steps inside the upper ground-floor hotel lobby, guests will be welcomed by robotic luggage handling, digital waterfalls, and evocative hi-tech projections. High-speed elevators will transport guests to check-in on the 26th floor sky lobby, with magnificent

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A floating kinetic sculpture will be suspended above, with shimmering LEDs moving slowly to create a mystical, ever-changing visual centerpiece.

Visitors will have a choice of accommodation options, from executive rooms to junior suites to designer suites, with a 6,300-squarefoot presidential suite topping things off.

Bars and rooftop lounges, many with exclusive features, will also be available, along with event space, meeting rooms, private pools, aqua massage, wet spa, private treatment rooms and ice room.

Promoted as a new global hospitality brand, there’s little doubt this project will be quickly recognized as a unique ultra-luxury urban resort destination.

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Located just 30 minutes north of Toronto, this Vogue Development Group community oozes historic charm with a relaxing neighbourhood vibe – all the while providing access to beautiful parks, shopping and schools, plus close proximity to the Leslie Street Heritage District.

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Sharon Village fits right into the mix, with distinctive architecture in an exceptional setting. The interiors of each home incorporate all of today’s most popular trends, with open concept main floor plans, chef-inspired

kitchens, cozy family rooms and spacious family bedrooms with spa-inspired ensuites.

Home sites are situated on quiet streets and crescents, with limited thoroughfare traffic.

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The list of energy-efficient and water-conservation features is lengthy and impressive, and includes: • Energy Star qualified natural gas-fired, power exhaust hot water tank to be installed on a rental basis; • Energy Star qualified high efficiency, forced air, direct vent, natural gas furnace with programmable thermostat; • Ducting sized to accommodate future installation of central air conditioning; • Exterior frame fully insulated to R27, including R5 sheathing.

Basement foundation walls insulated with R20 insulation from above the basement slab. Entire house sealed with air/vapour barrier to minimize air infiltration and increase energy conservation; • R31 energy saving spray foam insulation in garage ceiling (with habitable space above) and overhangs; • R50 blown insulation in attic; • Comprehensive air-seal package on all exterior doors and windows with polyurethane spray foam; • Extensive caulking for improved energy conservation and draft prevention; • Blanket insulation complete with vapour barrier in basement; • Low-flow aerators on WaterSense lavatory faucets; • Low-flow WaterSense showerheads on all showers; • WaterSense water saving toilets; • An HRV System (Heat Recovery Ventilator) distributing fresh air throughout the home; • Circulation hot water delivery system; • Furnace mounted whole-home water efficient humidifier; • And, solar conduit rough-in.

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uality, quality, quality – the word is worth repeating when talking about Pine Glen Developments.

In every discussion about the Oakville general contractors – whether with partners or customers – that same description comes up again and again.

“Our focus is on a customer service-driven company,” says Pine Glen project manager Eddie Juric.

“We aim to serve our clients well, and form comfortable personal relationships in order to provide the best service possible to satisfy their needs throughout any project.”

Juric says Pine Glen Developments – serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), plus Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington – provides top-quality workmanship at fair market prices.

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“The quality of our work is beyond compare and is the cornerstone of our business, which specializes in custom home building and home renovation,” he says.

Pine Glen Developments – a finalist in the

2015 Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Best Renovation, $300,000 to $500,000, and nominee for the 2015 BILD Best Custom Home – leaves no stone unturned when it comes to service.

“Our initiatives are always cost-effective,” Juric says. “We value education above all else and pride ourselves on being able to provide answers to client questions regarding any part of their scope of work.

Our staff will answer any question, ranging from design to construction to available products.”

While general contracting is their bread and butter, Pine Glen also can provide basement, bathroom or kitchen renovations, along with home additions. Consultations are free.

If a client is looking to finish or renovate a basement, Pine Glen Developments uses top quality products and utilizes an experienced and talented trades’ team to ensure that it’s finished with top quality workmanship.

Pine Glen Developments has been involved with quality additions and extensive bathroom renovations in the Greater GTA for years. And all trades have worked with them over a long period of time, as well, and understand what level of quality is required. That same attention to detail and quality extends to kitchen renovations/remodeling, with Pine Glen Developments ensuring that each project is handled with the highest standards of professionalism.

Green building traits are also evident in their offerings. Standard items, Juric says, are LED lighting, water management, highefficiency components and SMART technology.

Current new builds include 15 Shady Lawn Court in Mississauga, 374 Belvenia Road, 534 Ann Avenue and 3099 St. Clair Ave., all in Burlington.

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The St. Clair Ave. example is the newest custom home project from Pine Glen Developments and features high quality finishes and custom upgrades.

This Cape Cod style home has a spacious kitchen and is filled top to bottom with refined finishes, from the basement to the bedrooms.

Natural light fills this home through the many large windows, while the gorgeous exterior’s lower half features an elegant stone finish.

For each custom project, however, there are varying styles and designs, all professionally orchestrated by Pine Glen Developments’ team – and outlined in detail on the company’s website.

The Belvenia home, for example, is a twostorey with a basement, pool and cabana. The Ann Ave. build features a loft.

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But first impressions can often be misleading, and that is indeed the case with this landmark project in the heart of the city’s cultural core.

The combo two-tower structure has literally transformed Sydney’s skyline, creating an exceptional environment for residents, with a potpourri of sustainable features that go well beyond the norm. And, predictably, the development has garnered a number of international awards, including Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, plus acclaim from the World Green Infrastructure Congress.

Perched on the site of a former brewery, the striking landmark is the result of a joint effort by two French professionals – architect Jean Nouvel and botanist Patrick Blanc. Together, they have created a 34-story residential tower and 12-story serviced apartment tower perched atop a busy retail-fashion shopping area. The structure’s green façade contains a cluster of exotic and indigenous climbing plants, forming the crux of the vibrant vertical landscape.

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t first glance, One Central Park in Sydney, Australia, might seem like just another example of a residential tower project adorned with a plant-covered

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All in all, while covering approximately 50 per cent of the entire surface area, the greenery definitely provides a feeling of natural serenity, but is also instrumental in attracting native birds and insects. Yet that’s only the tip of the iceberg, where sustainable design strategies are concerned.

Environmental efficiency is everywhere. The vertical garden system consists of hydroponic walls and planting panels incorporated directly into the building itself.

There is natural solar mitigation for apartments, and the green landscape weaves its way all through the building, down to the lower level plaza and connecting to parklands and terraced gardens, complete with cafes, restaurants and relaxing meeting areas.

The two towers not only share the green spaces, but they also benefit from an ongoing reflection of sunlight and artificial light from mirrors placed on the lower section and cantilevered terraces which, by the way, feature a motorized heliostat.

At night, the entire area is augmented by custom LED lighting.

Combining the two unusual technologies – heliostats and hydroponics – plants are grown everywhere, to provide organic shading, and the direct sunlight is harvested year-round for both heating and lighting.

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Moreover, the shading saves energy for cooling, while the redirected sunlight provides energy for the adjoining park and buildings.

At the base of the towers is a park. Due to the unique design, the park is brought up into the sky along the façades, so that each apartment has both a balcony and a piece of the park.

This, collectively, creates a green urban sculpture; individually, quaint private gardens, irrigated with recycled black and grey water.

One design challenge neatly dealt with was the overshadowing of the park area by the taller of the two buildings.

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To do that, 42 heliostats (or sunlight-tracking mirrors) were placed on the roof of the lower tower. They redirect sunlight up to 320 reflectors on a cantilever off the taller tower, which then send the light back down into areas that would normally be shrouded in permanent shade.

Here’s where it gets even more interesting.

The lighting system adapts constantly for warmth and brightness, redirecting heat to a pool of water on top of the atrium glass in summer, to be drained for help with heating in the winter.

On the ground, there are programmed lights

augmented by the heliostat at night. The effect is impactive, but also dramatic – it appears that there’s a giant, glittering chandelier in the sky.

Yes, One Central Park provides much-needed apartments in Sydney’s urban core. Yes, it reduces energy consumption by 25 per cent when compared to a conventional building of its size.

And, yes, the thermal impact of sunlight is reduced by up to 30 per cent because of the greenery.

Those are all positives, but One Central Park seems to offer more – as a sophisticated example of where all inner-city regeneration needs to go.

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“Both our concrete and asphalt are loaded into trucks and taken back to the manufacturer to be ground up and reused as fill for roads; “Even our cutoff drywall is picked up and

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recycled.”

Moreover, A.N.T. Construction is partnered with one of the largest recycling companies in Ontario.

“Our disposal bins do not go to the landfill, they go to a recycling plant where everything is sorted and anything possible reused and recycled,” says Ezekiel.

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hey set the bar very high at A.N.T. Construction.

Starting with a mission statement that says the Simcoe County/Muskokaarea builder is committed to constructing and renovating custom homes and commercial properties with particular attention to quality, detail and function – bringing clients’ “dreams to life” – A.N.T. goes one step further by rolling a myriad of impressive green strategies into the mix.

“We are always cognizant of our families’, and our planet’s, environmental state,” says Wayne Ezekiel, President of A.N.T. Construction.

“For many years, we have been doing our part personally, and business-wise. We were an Energy Star builder, for instance, long before it became a construction standard. It’s formed part of our business culture.

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align with green practices, as well. Just to name a few examples … we recycle wood, drywall, metal, concrete and asphalt.”

Since 1984, when Ezekiel founded the company – at first remaining a part-time builder and renovator while researching the ins and outs of the industry – his goal has been assemble a talented and experienced team of architects, engineers, site supervisors, project managers, building trades, soil analysts and other specialists to fully serve clients with a one-stop custom shop.

Recognized as a “home builder with heart,” A.N.T. Construction strives to go beyond customer satisfaction. The company provides diligent consideration and care and takes pride in “getting it right” – whether a project is big or small.

The company is respected and prides itself on a reputation as a premium home builder.

A.N.T. Construction shares best practices with colleagues, keeps them up to date on changing technologies and regulations, and participates in an ongoing marketing project to educate homeowners about making the best choices when hiring contractors.

Their role as an environmentally-friendly builder is a source of particular pride. Ezekiel cites many examples, including: “Our truss manufacturer will take back any lumber cuts to be reused in components of truss, thus saving them from the landfill; “Our window manufacturer grows their own trees for the wooden components of the windows. When the trees are harvested, they then replant for the next window components down the road; windows, by the way, that are some of the higher energy-rated in the industry; “Metal gets separated and then taken back to a metal recycler; FALL 2016

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“This is great for the things we can’t physically deal with and for the new innovation that recycling changes every day.”

Additionally, because A.N.T. Construction builds in the country and around lakes of Ontario, its team comes across old abandoned

wells, which they properly decommission and record with the Ministry of Environment.

“This is critical to saving our ground-source water for future generations,” Ezekiel says.

“This practice fits our business culture and something we feel really good about. “

A.N.T. Construction homes come with these standard energy efficiency items – 95 per cent high-efficiency furnaces, HRVs, LED lighting, rated insulated board for stucco applications and windows with some of the highest R-value ratings in the industry.

“We also work to promote green upgrades, such as geothermal heating, insulation below concrete slabs in the basement, tankless hot water heaters and spray foam insulation.

“We pride ourselves with environmentallyfriendly building, using trades and suppliers who

value green, while obtaining quality and energyefficient homes throughout Simcoe County and into the Muskokas.”

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eginning in 2017, construction of the tallest timber tower in the world will get underway on the banks of the Amstel River in Amsterdam.

Called HAUT – drawing inspiration from haute couture or designed, customized architecture – this 21-floor building will include 55 apartments of various sizes, plus business and retail areas.

But it’s the innovative wooden high-rise construction and energy-generating façades that make HAUT a protoype for innovative and sustainable building. Cross-laminated timber will be used to build the tower, with softwood from sustainably-managed forests in Europe.

Due to the large storage capacity contained with CO2, using wood in this structure will store approximately three million kilograms of carbon monoxide, developers say. The façade of the building will include energy-generating solar panels across an external area of 1,250 square metres, waste water will be collected and decontaminated and garage space willl be equipped for 38

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The project ties in nicely to Amsterdam’s plan to achieve a net zero carbon footprint through construction, with an eye on achieving a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) label.

The City of Amsterdam selected Team V Architectuur to design and develop the project, and other key players on the team include urban developers Lingotto, Nicole Maarsen, ARUP and brand partner NLE (Netherlands Energy Company).

The building has been designed to provide buyers with various choices – ranging from unit sizes, to the number of floors, layout and positioning of double-height spaces, outdoor loggias and balconies.

The appearance of the building will be enhanced in several ways. There are exceptional views of the surroundings utilizing large floor-toceiling windows and ample terraces with spacious balconies. The balconies, it should be noted, are designed as cantilevering structures that appear

to be placed in a random pattern.

A triangular base is designed to function as a green area during the cooler months and will host community gardening programs. An innovation lab will be located at the tower’s ground floor, which will be a leading destination for energy innovations.

The main building will use timber in the form of pre-fabricated panels. A load-bearing wall construction will be used for the tower’s structure, while wall and floors will be made of crosslaminated timber.

Concrete will be used sparingly – to construct the basement and for the connecting path between the basement and the wooden high-rise structure. Additionally, on a smaller scale, certain areas of the ground floor and first floor structure will also require concrete as the construction material.

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reen building is the catch phrase for the creation of houses that are energyefficient and environmentally responsible in their design and construction.

I’m old enough to remember the first Earth Day in 1970 when we called green building and sustainable design “ecology.” While the names are updated, the principles are the same. Some technology has improved, and the motivation and popularity has strengthened, but the goal of designing and building houses that consume less energy to heat and cool, and demand fewer natural resources to build, particularly natural resources that cannot be replenished, is still what it is all about.

To me, there are four parts to building “green.”

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that are not limited in supply and are quickly and easily regrown, reproduced, and replaced; 4. And use energy sources that are readily replenished and have an unlimited supply.

An energy-efficient home is one that, due to its design, naturally tends to stay at the right temperature, is better insulated, tight, and does not leak air.

An energy-efficiency home begins with its proper placement on the land. Consideration must be given to solar orientation – where the sun rises, sets, and is situated at midday. The design should factor in protection from the winter winds and natural ventilation from the summer breezes.

The crazy part is that positioning the house optimally with regard to the sun, wind, and shape of the land usually does not cost anything extra, except a bit of thinking. Yet much of what you read about green building and energy-efficient design says little about the siting of the house and the intrinsic energy-efficient characteristics of the building design.

And it’s not rocket science. It is basically the thoughtful positioning of the house on the site and the arrangement of windows and roofs to let the

house stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, naturally.

Enhanced insulation is critical. Actually, insulation is relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of other parts of a house. And it pays the biggest dividends. Additional insulation will reduce the heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer just as a heavy coat keeps you warmer than a thin one.

Making your house tighter by reducing the amount of outside air that infiltrates through walls, roofs, doors, windows, and foundations is critical.

Did your parents ever yell: “Close the door. We’re not heating the street.” Mine sure did.

The sum total of the leaks in the typical house have the same effect as leaving one door open.

If you want an energy-efficient house, close the door by limiting the air leakage with a tight building envelope.

Metal roofs with a ventilating air space, properly-sized roof overhangs that shade exterior walls, and even fan-induced attic ventilation, can greatly reduce air-conditioning needs by keeping your roof, walls, and attic cool without using much electricity.

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Look for the Energy Star logo when choosing appliances and equipment. Energy Star is a standardized home evaluation system used to gauge the efficiency of a home. If you are seeking an Energy Star certification, you gain points by using Energy Star-rated appliances. Getting an Energy Star rating could possibly earn you a lower electrical rate and a tax credit. Check with your power company and tax advisor on this.

Use materials that consume less energy to produce and transport, do not contain off-gas toxins, and can be recycled or safely disposed of when no longer useful. Green building is a holistic approach to design and construction. The so-called embedded energy involved with the manufacturing and transport of the building materials needs to be considered. Of course, products that last longer will probably be more “green” than those that have to be replaced frequently.

Look for locally manufactured products and materials. I always wince when I see those bottles of water that are imported from Fiji and wonder how much fuel is burned to bring me a bottle from the other side of the world that contains the very same thing I can get right where I live. The same holds true for your building products.

Did the manufacturing of the product use massive amounts of energy? The less energy used, the greener the product, with one major consideration.

Some materials can be “green” while still requiring a lot of energy to produce. Bricks require

high heat to make, but they have a long useful life and require virtually no maintenance. If bricks are unpainted, they can be recycled into other materials. Steel is similar with a long life and often is made from recycled steel.

Green builders use building products made from materials that are not limited in supply and are quickly and easily regrown, reproduced, and replaced. Concrete is made from earth’s virtually unlimited supply of sand, gravel, and cement. Clay and porcelain products are similarly “green’ so long as they contain no toxic materials that pollute during manufacturing.

We often hear about bamboo in this regard. It is a fast-growing plant that is being used in flooring, fabrics, and other products. But don’t overlook wood as a versatile “green” building material.

Although no one likes to see trees cut down, trees do grow back. But select your sources for wood.

Only wood produced in managed forests and harvested at sustainable rates qualifies as a green and renewable resource.

Look for certifications of managed planting and cutting practices from organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to be sure.

One other “green” aspect to wood is that trees go a long way toward capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere thus helping reduce the increase in CO2 in the air.

Use renewable energy when possible. Photovoltaics, or electricity-producing solar panels, can provide all or part of your electrical needs,

depending on your geographical location. Solar water heating and geothermal equipment may still use electricity to run, but at a lower rate than conventional systems. In some locales, excess electricity you generate beyond your consumption can be sold back to the power company for a credit thus cutting your electric bill. In certain parts of the world, wind power can be efficiently utilized. While there is a high up-front cost with wind and solar systems, the payback is long.

But the personal gratification from being environmentally responsible may be worth the added cost Green building is the responsible way to build.

Some green building methods cost little or no extra money to implement. Others cost money up front but can pay you back in a reasonable time frame. Others are too costly to be justified in economic terms, but you still might want them for the intrinsic benefit of being a good steward of our resources and our environment. Make your choices wisely. www.designingyourperfecthouse.com + about-home-design.com

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Alliance Homes Andrin Homes Arista Homes Aspen Ridge Homes Ballantry Homes Ballymore Homes Branthaven Homes Brentwood Developments Briarwood Homes Brookfield Residential Campanale Homes Cardel Homes Centro Homes Corvinelli Homes

Coughlan Homes CountryWide Homes Delta-Rae Homes Eldora Homes Empire Communities EQ Homes Fandor Homes Fernbrook (Castlemore) Fieldgate Developments & Construction Flato Developments Fourteen Estates Geranium Homes Great Gulf Homes Greenpark Greystone Homes

Habitat for Humanity Halminen Homes Heathwood Homes Jeffery Homes Ltd. Lakeside Developments Lakeview Homes Lancaster Homes Landmart Homes Laurier Homes Lindvest Lormel Homes Lucchetta Homes Madison Homes Marshall Homes Mason Homes

Mattamy Homes Midhaven Homes Minto Monarch Corporation Mosaik Homes Orchard Ridge Phelps Homes Parkview Homes Reid’s Heritage Homes Remington Homes Rinaldi Homes Royalpark Homes San Diego Homes Sean Mason Homes

Signature Homes Solmar Starlane Tamarack Homes Tartan Homes Thornhill North Thornridge Homes Times Group Townwood Homes Treasure Hill Homes Urbandale Vogue Homes Wycliffe Yorkwood Homes Zancor Homes

We look forward to building the future with you in 2016.

From early design to construction, Enbridge is here to support and reward you with performance incentives for constructing energy efficient, healthy and sustainable homes beyond code requirements.

Learn more at build.savingsbydesign.ca 42 Green Building + Architecture

FALL 2016