The 5 unique model homes at Parklands by Mason Homes
Do you enjoy touring model homes? Do you do it for inspiration or because you are in the market for a new home? Over the last 20 years, I’ve designed model homes for some of the GTA’s most popular and prolific builders. My latest block of model homes was
OHBA unveils the 2017 Awards of Distinction finalists
spallThe Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) unveiled the finalists of the 2017 Awards of Distinction, selected by a panel of judges consisting of industry experts from across the province. The 39 categories encompass building, design, sales and
The Annex: The Final Phase
Last week, we presented Zancor Homes' stunning new community, Brooklin's Forest in Olde Winchester. Everything about the expanding community is ideal; the Victorian-inspired designs, the forested surroundings, the proximity of city amenities in an otherwi
TIME Village in Aurora by Treasure Hill Homes is now under construction!
One of Aurora’s most successful new home communities, TIME Village by Treasure Hill Homes, is now under construction! The modern condo townhome community features nine unique floor plans, all of which have two-bedroom layouts. The home designs range from
The Winners of the HHHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction
On April 24, the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) hosted the 2014 Awards of Distinction. This year, the HHHBA Awards of Distinction focused on four different criteria: Building, Design, Promotion, and Marketing. There were over 200
Cool home decor ideas for the hot summer months
I love Toronto’s warm summer months, though we haven’t had that many scorching days; I haven’t even put my air conditioning on yet! There’s still time though because August can get really hot! In California (where I also design), we’ve had some very hot,
The new home industry’s top sustainability milestones of 2016
It’s pretty safe to say that sustainable building and design is no longer a trend. The new wave of young homebuyers are willing to put in the time to understand why an energy efficient home makes more sense for not only their lifestyles but for the
Winners of the 37th annual BILD Awards
The winners of the 37th annual Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Awards have been announced! The BILD Awards recognizes excellence and innovation in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home building industry, from design and
Growing Down
The Torontoist.com column Public Works, which looks at “public space, urban design, and city-building innovations from around the world and considers what Toronto might learn from them” this week thinks we can learn by looking down.There apparently exist
Captain's Cove: Waterside Living Done Right
The search for the perfect waterside community is often long. You dream of your perfect home, but all you have found is overpriced, poorly designed product. Well, search no further, for we believe that Remington Homes' Captain's Cove community in Midlan
