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Utilizing cutting-edge virtual trade fair technology, this first-of-its-kind show will be held in “cyberspace” October 25th, 2017

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Green Building Expo is budget-friendly for participating exhibitors and free for attendees.

Increase awareness of your company and its products and services and increase sales by generating highly qualified leads and prospects from the comfort of your office.

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23 2 FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK The first Canadian virtual trade show for green building 3 ORWELLIAN NIGHTMARE OR WORKPLACE NIRVANA? The Edge, the world’s most intelligent smart building, turns a traditional office environment upside down 9 THE LINEAR HOUSE Sustainable maverick home epitome of super-modern geometric design 14 FASTER THAN A JET PLANE Hyperloop concept for world’s first high-speed transportation system to be tested in Dubai 18 ONE-STOP SHOP Hosseini Homes Corporation provides top services for development and construction from start to finish 23 EYE TO THE FUTURE Visionary pyramid-shaped highrise in Manhattan turning heads around the world 28 ATTENTION TO DETAIL R&M Smith Contracting has built a time-honoured reputation based on quality and innovation 32 DETAILS, DETAILS How to plan a successful virtual trade show - a guide for exhibitors 33 DOING IT RIGHT The hands-on approach from Toryan Homes results in exquisite value and client satisfaction 37 FUTURE WATCH Fantasy letter by an ‘aquanaut’ teen born at an underwater farm off the coast of South America 37

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t’s no surprise that Green Buildings + Architecture magazine is leading the way in costefficient virtual trade show technology for the green building industry.

After all, part of the magazine’s mandate is to alert readers and advertisers to the latest sustainable development trends.

The countdown to Canada’s first virtual trade show for the green building industry is underway and the wheels are already in motion on a number of fronts.

Utilizing cutting-edge virtual trade show technology, we are pleased to announce Green Building Expo. This first-of-its-kind show will be held in “cyberspace” October 25, 2017.

What we have planned is an affordable way for you to engage all of Canada in the latest green building endeavours in very interesting and cost-efficient way. The event itself will celebrate Canada’s greenest and most successful building projects. Each exhibit will showcase sustainable construction solutions to the right attendees in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Participants will be able to exchange contact information with Canada’s most active green building professionals. Green Building Expo is budget-friendly for participating exhibitors and free for attendees.

Our coverage area is Canada, but being held in cyberspace, exhibitors can reach out to a global audience to generate a high volume of leads and prospects.

Green Building Expo will bring together technology, materials, products, and service providers, developers, general contractors, architects, consultants, engineers, interior designers, builders, specifiers, project managers, green investors, bankers, building owners, facilities managers, along with municipalities, expert organizations and other key stakeholders of green building projects.

Why choose a Virtual Tradeshow over a traditional in-person event?

• Reduce cost: avoid paying for travel, lodging, food, exhibits, etc.

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• Increase flexibility: Experiment and change quickly – try new ideas and change your display on the go • Explore new markets: without spending too much budget • Go Green: reduce carbon footprint, efficient for all parties • Collect attendees data: Analytics / data collections – track visitors easily • Modernize your processes – appropriate for the digital age demographic who spend more time online.

• Run Longer - not limited to a set time, you can have your trade show run for as long as you want.

Bolstered by advance print and online media and advertising, Green Building Expo will enjoy a social media strategy using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others that will actively promote the event beforehand and during the event as well as provide follow up activities.

Attendees and exhibitors can easily interact through text, audio and video capabilities. The functionality allows both one-on-one and group conversations, thus allowing for meaningful discussions.

Product manuals, demos, brochures, posters, videos and other informational material can be conveniently downloaded by visitors to be saved permanently.

In the auditorium, exhibitors can deliver stunning webinars, which can be hosted live or made available on-demand by visitors even after the

event is over. They can now enjoy greater control in delivering their webinars and drive higher levels of visitor engagement using social media integration.

Studies show that over 40 per cent of traffic at virtual events originates from mobile devices. That percentage is growing, making the mobile experience absolutely critical for success at events hosted online. Thus, Green Building Expo offers a mobile-friendly version for the event, packing it with interaction tools so that mobile visitors can remain equally engaged and productive.

The mobile experience comes with a comprehensive chat application, allowing mobile visitors to interact seamlessly with exhibitors. This affords visitors even more flexibility as they can keep communicating even when they are on the move.

Furthermore, the chat experience is intuitive and familiar, allowing visitors to focus on the conversation, rather than figuring out how it all works.

Exhibitors will have access to the following information: • Number of visitors to their booth; • Number of clicks on their brochures, products, videos, and posters; • Contact details for each visitor; • Downloaded content; • Site traffic, unique and total visits; • Number of visitors contacted in chat

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ORWELLIAN NIGHTMARE OR WORKPLACE NIRVANA? The Edge, the world’s most intelligent smart building, turns a traditional office environment upside down

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he work day may start the same as anywhere else, but the minute employees enter The Edge building in Amsterdam all bets are off.

Forget everything you have ever associated with a modern, big-city office tower.

The rules are all changed at this super environmentally-friendly building, whose main tenant is the consulting firm Deloitte.

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smart building in the world, according to the U.K.-based Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which gave it the highest -sustainability score ever awarded at 98.4 per cent. Overall, the building produces 102% of its own energy.

To say artificial intelligence is everywhere would be an understatement. Your every move, whim or tendency is tracked by a

mobile app.

It even knows when an employee leaves home. Once at work, a camera snaps a photo of your licence plate, matches it with your employment record, raises the gate, then guides you to a vacant parking spot.

But that’s just the start. The app can tell when fewer employees are in certain areas of the building so sections can be shut down, cutting heating and lighting costs.

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If you are sensitive to bright lighting, or a certain temperature, then those will be adjusted whenever you enter a new location.

Why would that be needed? Well, for one thing, no one at The Edge has a personal office. A schedule is maintained for employees, channeling them to appropriate work areas each day. That could be a meeting room, a work station, a concentration room ... even a cavernous atrium.

Employees use a smartphone as a link.

They use it to find colleagues, adjust climate controls – even to manage their in-house gym routines or order food. And those devices can be wirelessly charged on desks, which are all equipped with built-in QI wireless chargers.

About 2,500 workers at Deloitte share 1,000 desks, a concept called hot desking. Not only does this make efficient use of space, but also encourages new relationships and coincidental interactions.

Lockers serve as the home base for the day, not offices. These breakthroughs are meant to pull employees away from their fixed locations and rigid ways of thinking.

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The panels themselves are filed with sensors – motion, light, temperature, humidity, infrared – to create a digital ceiling. The LED system

was used in all office spaces to reduce the energy requirement by around 50% compared to conventional lighting.

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Incredibly, there are 65,000 square feet of solar panels on the facades and roof.

The energy from solar panels goes to an aquifer thermal energy storage system with

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two 130-metre deep bore holes in combination with heat pumps to generate all energy for heating and cooling in the building. Excess air from the offices is used again to air-condition

the atrium space.

The air is then ventilated back out through the top of the atrium where it passes through a heat exchanger to make use of any warmth.

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Rainwater is collected on the roof and used to flush toilets, and irrigate the green terraces in the atrium and other garden areas surrounding the building.

That’s not all – not by a long shot, especially on the north-facing terrace, where you will find bees, bugs, bats and birds.

There is a continuous path of vegetation there to support the insects and wildlife.

Birdhouses and bat boxes are tucked discreetly into the landscaping.

If you happen to be an employee working in this extremely hightech location – and people are lining up for that opportunity – you needn’t get jittery about privacy issues, since word has it that bosses can’t access personal data from The Edge’s sensors.

THE LINEAR HOUSE Sustainable maverick home epitome of super-modern geometric design

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t first glance, an observer could be excused for simply noticing the obvious. Certainly, the East York Toronto home that’s come to be known as The Linear House drastically stands out from its neighbouring structures, predominantly carryovers from the interwar years of the 20th century.

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But on closer examination – and explanation from one of the designers involved in the development of the two-level, 1,600-square-foot residence – it becomes immediately clear that there’s much more to this project than meets the eye.

In many ways, the home represents a sort of case study about housing on tight lots; an experiment, if you will.

But, again, that assessment alone would be selling the concept short. This, plainly, is a complex, sustainable example of how a modern, well-lit detached house can be fitted comfortably into a narrow, long lot.

“Right from the beginning, we were able to begin achieving sustainable goals,” says Titka Safarzadeh, Partner in Green Dot Architects, who worked on The Linear House with fellow Toronto architect Saied Mahboubi. “And that would be in the site selection.

We selected a property in an established community, close to shops and public transportation, which reduced the dependence on car travel.”

And so the work began. It started as a speculative endeavor, with no particular client on board.

So the architects were able to put their heads together, and one of the first considerations was the use of light – how to make sure the house was properly illuminated … and then some.

Part of that process involved incorporating the home’s central stairs’ area into a glassframed structure capped with a dominating skylight.

The result is magnificent, and creates the home’s primary architectural focal point.

They ended up with a tower of glass, with the stairwell suspended in it.

Top that effect off with a two-storey vertical window and wide horizontal openings and you end up with a brightly lit interior.

“The large windows and all the interior glass shafts are to maximize the natural daylight and ventilation and minimize the need for artificial lighting,” says Titka.

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“We also set back the south wall to accommodate more openings to the south. Tying into that, there’s a terrace on the same side on second floor.”

At the heart of every design idiosyncrasy was the constant linear consideration. That resulted in a dwelling with continuous clean lines, which help to create harmony, flow and

balance. What they ended up with at The Linear House was a completely transformed two-storey stucco and brick home, starkly different than the modest houses around them.

But the resulting home more than illustrates how perceived challenges of building a narrow detached home can be circumvented with an inspired sustainable vision.

That vision, as it happens, was motivated by

the test presented by the narrow lot, measuring about 20 feet (6.1 metres) in width. But the architects were able to create an interior space that actually feels larger than it is, propelled all the while by the constant linear

design.

The result is a dynamic living space, with an unhindered flow of natural daylight. www.greendotarchitects.com

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In November 2016, Hyperloop One, a firm developing the technology, inked a deal with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority to

test the feasibility of running such a service to Abu Dhabi, a trip that currently takes two hours by car. With the hyperloop system, it

would take only 12 minutes.

If all goes according the plan, the system could be built there within the next five years.

FASTER THAN A JET PLANE Hyperloop concept for world’s first high-speed transportation system to be tested in Dubai

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magine, just for a minute, that a journey from Toronto to Montreal – currently requiring about five hours of driving time – could be made in less than half an hour.

Such a scenario is not as far-fetched as it may seem. There is future-of-travel technology being proposed right now that could make such a proposition a reality sooner than later.

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The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its designs for the world’s first hyperloop high-speed transportation system – to be tested in Dubai – which will provide pods to travel faster than a jet plane.

Originally the brainchild of entrepreneur Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, PayPal and space exploration firm SpaceX, the hyperloop is a train that moves along a tube

that is kept at a thousandth of the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level.

This all but eliminates air resistance, which is known to be the singlemost obstacles to high-speed travel.

Now, with the hyperloop concept, passengers could rocket through tunnels at close to 1,200 kilometres per hour (745 miles per hour).

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According to the design, a fleet of cubic pods would shift passengers to hyperloop’s main hub, then transfer them to larger capsules, which would then travel to their destination through a network of elevated

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tubes. A sunken and circular station known as a portal would be situated at the base of the world’s largest building in the heart of Dubai.

In a release by BIG, founder Bjarke Ingels went into detail, explaining the ins and outs of

the mobility ecosystem.

For starters, the concept all but eliminates the waiting process. He said the hyperloop combines collective commuting with individual freedom at near supersonic speed.

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The waiting area is eliminated, he explained, because there are frequent arrival and departure times, providing passengers with on-demand travel.

Numbered departure gates are arranged in tiers around the edge of the circular plan of the portal. Here, pods with room for six people are loaded onto a transporter – a pressurized vessel attached to a chassis for levitation and propulsion.

Once the pods have arrived at their destination, they “hyperjump” into another portal before travelling onto the road to drop passengers off at their final destination.

It was explained that the pods operate autonomously from the transporter, which means they are not limited to the portal area and can move on regular roads and pick up passengers at any point.

Additionally, there would be range of pods designed to offer passengers different seating arrangements, tailored for group, solo or business travel.

Hyperloop One is just one of a number of companies racing to create the first hyperloop. It tested its propulsion technology for near Las Vegas earlier this year, where it achieved speeds of 187 kilometres per hour in 1.1 seconds.

Interestingly, a rival company, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, is currently building a test track in California and is in discussions for a hyperloop linking the European cities of Bratislava, Vienna and WINTER 2016

Budapest.

Before preparing for that ultra-speedy trip from Toronto to Montreal, it should be noted that any such possibility, at best, is many, many years away from happening in Canada.

For starters, one factor would be money. No one involved has released an estimate as to how much the Dubai project might cost.

On top of that is the safety issue. One can only imagine the litany of tests that would be required.

Then there’s passenger comfort considerations. Hyperloop One proposes to subject its passengers to fairly severe accelerations as

it goes up hills and around corners. If the ride proves nausea-inducing, then it’s chancy that any amount of time saving would encourage passengers to strap themselves in.

Yes, there will no doubt be difficulties to overcome, but it seems that the hyperloop concept is now being taken seriously. And all indications are there’s lots of investor interest.

The bottom line: It’s a given that the eventual transition into a world of high-speed mass transportation has to start somewhere. www.hyperloop-one.com

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“In our company, we believe that sustainable homes are not just the ones with solar panels or a green roof,” says Hosseini. “We

believe strongly in the adage ‘Think Locally, Act Globally.’

We think we should all start being sustain-

able in every sense of the word.”

Hosseini cites just a few examples of his company’s sustainable policies.

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eal estate investors have been paying close attention to Hosseini Homes Corporation – and vice versa.

The Toronto-based company, a custom home building subsidiary of Tarh Saz Gostar, which has more than 30 years experience in the construction industry in Iran, Dubai and Canada, prides itself on being a one-stop shopping experience … and clients

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have been quick to rave about that service.

“We provide consultation from the early stages of development and construction,” says Mehdi Hosseini, Executive Director/ Senior Designer at Hosseini Homes Corporation. “That goes from purchasing the land until the end when the home is completed and they move in.

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Along the way, always in the forefront of Hosseini thinking, is the attention given to sustainable considerations.

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They include: • Buying locally as much as possible and using local trades;

• Designing homes with a height and width that fits with available materials in the market in order to reduce construction cost;

• Using the latest smart home technologies and factoring natural light into their home designs.

“We design most of our homes with a 10-foot 4_-inch ceiling height, which gives us the opportunity to use a 10-foot stud,” he

says. “Then we don’t need to cut the lumber.

Or we would design a foyer with an eight-foot width, which would then be covered using

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“This not only reduces the construction garbage, but saves a lot of time and energy.”

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Hosseini Homes takes particular pride in its design and landscaping departments.

The design department specializes in architectural design, interior design, master planning, sustainable design and consulting.

Using the latest in computer technology, Hosseini Homes can create a paradise in every client’s backyard.

“With out experts’ knowledge and talent, we can best match our clients’ business strategies and objectives,“ says Hosseini.

“We care about each client’s needs in building their dream house because, at the end of the day, it’s their home and we love seeing them there enjoying it.” www.hosseinihomesco.com

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Visionary pyramid-shaped highrise in Manhattan turning heads around the world

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ith an eye focused squarely on the future, Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is turning heads around the world with its visionary pyramid-shaped highrise called VIA 57 West.

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as Hell’s Kitchen. The resulting building stands out as a modern structure incorporating the density and views of a traditional highrise with the communal mindset of a European courtyard.

The winner of a number of architectural design awards already, it’s believed the ground-breaking concept will serve as inspiration to builders in the future.

Before BIG’s architects performed their magic, the site very much lived up to its Hell’s Kitchen monicker.

There was an electricity plant to the north, to the south the abhorrent racket and odor of a waste-sorting centre, a multiplelane roadway blocking off the Hudson River, and a conventional residential tower to the east.

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But then BIG came up with the idea to create a hybrid of a European perimeter development and a U.S. highrise, dubbed a courtscraper.

With VIA 57 West, a green interior courtyard serves as the focal point. Balconies jutting out from the roof allow unfettered views of the Hudson River; moreover, nearly all of the 709 apartments overlook the river and evening sunsets, which would not have been possible had the design been a traditional one.

And the pièce de résistance: Not only does the tower rise 35 storeys, but the southbound highway which drivers use to enter the city now takes them right to the front of the building, which ends up acting as an unofficial gateway to Manhattan.

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The “oasis’ courtyard features 80 newly planted trees and lawns, and 47 species of native plant material.

By keeping three corners of the block low and lifting the northeast portion of the building, the courtyard opens views towards the river.

While the courtyard is a private space and a sanctuary for residents, it can still be seen from the outside, creating a visual connection to the greenery of the Hudson River Park.

Although the building consists mostly of residential units, there are other spaces of different sizes with cultural and commercial programs at the street level and on the second floor. And the lower levels have a strong connection to the courtyard.

The lobby is joined to the courtyard via a grand staircase. In that area, amenities include lounges and events spaces, a golf simulator, movie screening room, a pool, a basketball court, gym and exercise studios, and game

rooms for poker, ping pong, billiards and shuffleboard.

At the upper levels, the apartments are organized on a fishbone layout, orienting the homes towards the view of the river. Terraces have been placed in the warped façade to maximize views and light into the apartments, while ensuring privacy between residents. www.via57west.com Acclaim for VIA 57 West: The most recent architectural honour for tall buildings – the 2016 International Highrise Award presented by Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) – goes to projects that best exemplify the criteria of future-oriented design, functionality, innovative building technology, integration into urban development schemes, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Earlier, The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) named VIA 57 West the Best Tall Building in the Americas as part of its 2016 Tall Buildings Award.

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RETHINK GREEN LIVING VIA 57 WEST redefines green living with a vision of sustainability that both respects the natural world and promotes your well-being. VIA 57 WEST sets a new paradigm for environmental responsibility. Centered around the four core elements— Water, Air, Earth and Energy— VIA 57 WEST gives back to the environment and provides a home where people not only live well but thrive. An integral part of the VIA 57 WEST DNA, sustainability has been woven throughout the building and each of its residences.

WATER – Water conservation and improved quality is a mandate of the block’s building system.

AIR – Building systems ensure efficient heating, indoor air quality, acoustics and lighting for maximum comfort and control.

EARTH – Use of ‘clean’ materials meets strict performance and durability standards.

ENERGY – Energy Efficiency and performance strategies save energy and ensure resiliency.

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It’s the multiple ‘green’ initiatives they adhere to that add up to a substantial eco impact.

For one, R&M Smith continues to use lumber and wood-related products that fall under the Forest Stewardship Counsel (FSC) label.

Also used are shingles made from recycled material, from IKO, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of residential and commercial roofing products. And insulated concrete forms (ICF) wall systems from Amvic are also utilized.

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here’s definitely something to be said about a contractor who can point to 33 successful years in the building industry.

In the case of R&M Smith Contracting Limited, that means an ongoing attention to detail bolstered by quality of work, relationship-building and focusing on the needs of its clients.

“We are always looking for, and introducing, new and innovative building concepts,” says Randy Smith, President of R&M Smith, a company based in Peterborough, Ontario, and known as one of Kawartha region’s largest custom home builders and renovators.

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cutting edge of new technology,” says Smith.

“We take the lead in that for new homes and renovations.”

Moreover, R&M Smith’s Vinylguard windows and doors are Energy Star rated and have one of the highest R value ratings in the business.

Recycling of excess material, such as plastic and cardboard, is also a company must.

“We have to make an effort, to be environmentally aware of eco-friendly products and companies that are willing to go the extra mile to do their best to save what God has given us,” Smith stresses.

To ensure top-notch quality, R&M Smith only takes on a select number of projects each year, meticulously adhering to each client’s wish list; providing a personal touch to every build.

This approach has definitely paid off, as not only have long-term relationships been forged, but glowing word-of-mouth referrals provide the basis for ongoing growth.

It’s a given that history recognizes R&M Smith as a go-to builder where quality is concerned. But there’s much more to like about the company, not the least of which is its devotion to green building practices.

“R&M Smith is a company that truly cares about the environment,” Smith says. “And it’s for that reason that we want to be part of the green movement that surrounds our world today.”

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“For that reason, we at R&M will strive to obtain a level of environmentally-friendly work habits, on and off the job site, and will continue

to do business with companies that will follow our lead in this area.” Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. In both 2012 and 2013, R&M Smith was

named Green Builder of the Year in the Kawarthas, an award for high-tech and energy efficient approaches to sustainable building, and cost savings.

More recently, R&M was recognized internationally and was awarded the ICF Magazine International Builder of the Year for the best custom home under 4,000 square feet.

The winning entry, The Burnham Project, has a full finished walkout basement, with a main floor, and second floor loft which includes another bedroom and family room area, as well as a full four-piece bathroom.

In 2010, R&M was awarded Best ICF Home by the Peterborough & Kawartha’s Home Builder Association, and was first runner-up in the Canadian Home Builders Association’s green technology category.

Back even further, in 2004, R&M walked away with an Award of Excellence from Logix, proving that their innovative tendencies have been ingrained for many years.

“We take pride in these achievements,” says Smith. “They help to prove that R&M is always ready to push the envelope to achieve a greater product for the industry and our valued clients.”

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es, there are substantial savings when switching from traditional physical trade shows to virtual online alternatives – thousands of dollars to be exact.

But that doesn’t mean opting for a virtual event is a walk in the park. Planning and executing a virtual trade show, or online event, is not easy. In fact, it pays to do your homework and well worth the effort to give any virtual show the same level of attention as conventional fairs. Although there is no physical contact, the virtual shows certainly offer participants the opportunity to connect with clients and business partners without having to meet them in person. As such, while saving time and money, they are able to promote their products or services, exchanging valuable information digitally.

But there still needs to be attention to detail. Successful online trade shows should offer the content, networking and product specifications associated with a traditional fair, with the added convenience, however, of access from any device, anywhere in the world.

If your company intends to set up a booth at a virtual fair, there is a checklist to follow.

Sure, there aren’t any of the headaches inherent in traditional options – like booking airline flights, hotel stays, printing, and a myriad of other related expenses – but hosting a virtual booth still requires a marketing strategy.

Here are a few considerations for those contemplating setting up a booth at a virtual show: 1) Establish goals: Before any plans are put in place, coordinate as a team exactly what you are trying to achieve. It’s the same principle as for a physical event. Next, flesh out the details.

2) Aesthetics: Take the time to create a visually appealing booth. It may not be a skillset your team has traditionally called upon, but good procedures are worth getting in place. Think colorful, high contrast, and high impact – work with the show’s managing director to determine the best way to grab browsers’ attention. Don’t forget to ask about the ‘add-ons’: additional promotional opportunities both inside and outside your booth. This can be anything from banners elsewhere within the virtual show to pre-event e-mail blasts, intended to make 32 Green Building + Architecture

your participation even more personal and memorable. And make sure your logo is in a prominent place.

3) Prepare content: With a virtual event, there are fewer limitations to the quantity and quality of the content you can provide.

Extended videos are just a click away for any virtual visitor. That said, you’re not just competing with other booths, but with an attendee’s day-to-day workload as well, and if you lose their attention for a moment, attendees can slip away. As such, a virtual booth does not mean you can scale back on the value proposition, but quite the opposite: content needs to be clearer and stronger than anywhere else.

4) Host a social booth: People will stay longer and engage more if attendees communicate with each other at your booth.

Rally potential attendees on social media, encouraging them to explore your Facebook or LinkedIn presences. Offer anything from random prizes to advanced games. Provide your audience with a running start and they’ll be much more engaged with your conversations throughout your campaign. Attendees who have engaged will likely return to check buzz around your booth.

5) Give yourself enough time: Things don’t always progress at the pace you’d like.

Whether it’s deliverables from an exhibitor, graphics from the creative agency or an e-mail list from your marketing department, insert sufficient wiggle room into the timeline. One of the biggest dangers of virtual event execution is the rush job to get to the finish line.

Before committing to a virtual trade show, however, you can get a feel for the experience by contacting the show’s managing director for more details or a demo walkthrough. Once on board, all you’ll have to do is make a quick phone call to lay out the general design of the booth, and then you’ll be able to log in to the show, and upload information, including logos and company materials.

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hen visiting a site where Toryan Homes is in the middle of a build, it’s more than likely you’ll run into Brad Muxlow.

The president of Toryan Homes makes it a point to be a hands-on builder, someone who jumps into each and every project with both feet.

“Being a student of the industry allows me to be proactive throughout the process,” says Muxlow. “On all projects, I work with my clients, the engineers, architects and designers.

“I find that my clients have similar expectations. Managing them is paramount to a successful project.

Striving for quality is only achieved through control of the trades, through leadership, while balancing a client’s temperament in the project as a whole.”

This methodology is part of the no-nonsense approach taken by Toryan Homes.

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Muxlow says his company, based in Toronto, strives to deal with clients openly, honestly and ethically through a combination of teamwork, expertise and commitment.

“That results in exquisite value and client satisfaction,” Muxlow says. “We understand

that clients are always looking for ‘the best deal’ but we make it a point to focus on what a quality professional can bring to the table.”

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“The true professionals are not in it for a quick buck. This is their livelihood. They take pride in their workmanship and the value they can add to the overall project.

“Untimately, you truly get what you pay for. The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the initial sweetness of low price.”

To that end, Muxlow stresses that knowing reliable, skilled tradesmen who exhibit outstanding craftsmanship is the key to getting a project right.

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He’s spent years putting together a team. In the high-end custom home industry for decades, he started out as a framer, site supervisor and project manager before taking on director of operations’ duties for many of the most prominent builders in the GTA. Those times provided invaluable experience, culminating in the creation of Toryan Homes in 2009.

“Our focus is on fewer homes, but with the highest quality and large in scope,” Muxlow says. “Toryan Homes is synonymous with excellence. Superior standards predicate exclusivity, in quality, value and lifestyle.

“To truly be an exclusive builder, you must maintain quality and control. This cannot be achieved without constant supervision and monitoring.”

A leader in green technology application, Muxlow says he’s a believer in using the best products available, and making sure sustainable features are present in every aspect of a new home. That ranges from automation, spray foam or triple-glazed windows to LED lighting, boilers, energyefficient appliances, engineered products (flooring) and long-tern products (slate).

“I like to say we are similar to a doctor – we are the doctor of your home,” he adds. “We look after you. Our projects run from 11 months to three years in length. It’s a long-term relationship based on professional respect for trades and builders. Forget what they say on those half-hour TV episodes. That’s not reality. And it’s definitely NOT the basis for benchmark building.”

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Well, my grandparents, together with a community of scientists, decided to extract value from this disgusting soup of petroleum-based waste by recycling it.

They formed an NGO to defend an ethical approach to the oceans. As soon as 2015, they began the repurposing of plastic waste dumped by the People of the Land into impervious, durable materials.

Faced with climate change and the rise of water levels, a new civilization emerged: the People of the Seas.

Once their lands and islands were under water and salinized, a large portion of the 250 million climate refugees got involved with interdependent NGOs like the one my grandparents created.

Together, they invented new underwater urbanization processes that were energy selfsufficient, recycled all waste, and fought ocean acidification.

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For the past 50 years, these inhabitants of the sea managed to revolutionize the way we live together through environmental resilience and intensive energy transition.

They won the challenge of recycling 100 per cent of the seventh continent’s plastics into a sustainable habitat.

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Modular living, co-working spaces, fab labs, recycling plants, science labs, educational hotels, sports fields, aquaponic farms and phytopurification lagoons stack up layer by layer.

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