East York 3 Bedroom Laneway Suite
Kim Degenkolb I Sept 2021 Our 3 bedroom that we recently introduced to you in one of our previous blog posts has finally crossed the…
The Recent IPCC Report On Climate Change Prompts Us To Examine How Our Individual Actions Make A Difference
The recent IPCC report on climate change sounded a grim warning to the world - we have to kick our addiction to fossil fuels before…
Toronto City Council Makes A Step Towards a Low Carbon Future For Our City.
Toronto City Council has taken several more steps towards a low carbon future for our City. Some measures have teeth and some are more symbolic.…
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Energy Audits – Blower Door Tests
An energy audit is the first step in pursuing efficiency rebates and provides homeowners with expert advice in making your home more comfortable, efficient as…
A Sneak Peek at the new Toronto Garden Suite rules
We’ve been waiting to see what form the new rules on Garden Suites will likely take. To be clear, what follows is just a first…
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Rammed Earth | Pros and… any Cons?
Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre| Copyright SIREWALL Rammed earth is one of the oldest methods of construction, and has been used for millennia. Although some of…
How Building A Passive House Can Save You Money In The Long-Term
Kim Degenkolb | April 26 2021 We are currently seeing an uptick in the passive house movement - which is a great thing! However, many…
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Affordable Laneway Suites… A Win For Owners & Tenants
Kim Degenkolb | Feb 18, 2021 While laneway suites in Toronto are gaining popularity, many owners are deciding to rent out their newly built units.…
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Tiny house, Bright Future
Allison Evans | Feb 9, 2021 Two years after passing the Laneway Suite by-law into effect, the City of Toronto is again looking to the…
Design For Diversity
Kim-Marie Degenkolb | Nov 6, 2020 Image via The Globe And Mail Many parts of our beautiful city are unfortunately not designed for people with…