3D Printing and Construction
By Penny MunozAccording to architect Adrian Priestman, he is the first one to implement 3D printed construction elements into an actual building. The rooftop canopy of the Bevis Marks development in London is fabricated from pieces that were individually
Get the White Glove Treatment at Perspective
Right-size your future with the caring professionals at Perspective CondosPianosi Development Corporation is bringing an innovative White Glove Right-Size program to Perspective Condominiums, its successful west end community.With an impeccable location
The GTA has less than 2 months of new low-rise inventory
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for April 2016, announcing another record-breaking month with the low-rise inventory hitting an all-time low and prices hitting all-time highs. As of
Daniels Waterfront in Toronto Unveiling Soon!
For the past couple years, the spotlight has been on Toronto’s waterfront. With so many master-plans and large residential and commercial developments in the works, it’s hard to not to keep turning east to see what the future holds for Toronto. Last May,
Unpopular opinion: The housing market is in great shape
Is there an affordability crisis? Yes. Are we still lacking supply? Yes. Do we still need more high-density housing near major transit nodes and the zoning to accommodate this type of development? Yes.
Taking another look at increasing property taxes in Toronto
Earlier this year, the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development released a report saying that the City of Toronto could afford to hike residential property taxes by approximately 20% when compared to the median GTHA municipality.
The average price of a new detached home in the GTA exceeds $1 million for the first time
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for March 2016, announcing that the average price of a new detached home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has surpassed $1 million for the first time
33% of millennials plan to leave the GTA
The recent Market Manuscript Fall 2017 by Ben Myers, Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics, Fortress Real Developments, stated that 33% of millennials plan to leave the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to find a more affordable home to purchase. If
Will laneway suites across the entire city improve housing affordability?
It’s possible that there will soon be more laneway suites in Toronto in the near future as the Planning and Housing Committee recently endorsed a plan to support this type of residential development across the city.
Roland Rom Colthoff of RAW Design Talks Harmony Village
One of the biggest stories of the summer was City Core Developments’ design competition in Barrie. City Core invited four of the top architects in Ontario to submit designs for Harmony Village, a seniors’ community that will be a game-changer for
