Toronto Fire Services Promoting Home Safety at the CNE
This year, the fire station public safety display at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) will be featuring in-the-flesh wisdom from retired firefighter John Gignac. The display, put on annually by the City of Toronto’s Fire Services is designed to
Register for Queensville in East Gwillimbury for Instant Exclusive Content!
An exciting new community by Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes, and Lakeview is in the works in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Located in the Queensville village area, the community is aptly named Queensville.The first phase of Queensville will feature
New Luxury Model Home Opening in Fonthill!
Feature image: A sample of Zeina Homes’ breathtaking designsBuilding a custom home from scratch is no easy task. You have to acquire land, hire an architect, seek quotes from trades, submit plans to the City or Town for approval, get permits, select all
Harmony Village Sheppard Embraces Green Living
Last week, we celebrated the Pan Am/Parapan Am facilities that were awarded LEED Silver and Gold Certification. These buildings incorporated a number of environmentally sustainable features and are setting new standards for green construction in Toronto.
INFOGRAPHIC: City in the Clouds
For this month’s Architecture theme, we decided to take a look at one of Toronto’s most prominent architectural features: The Skyscraper.Emporis, the world’s leading database for building data, describes a skyscraper as any building that stands at least
CMHC Releases Canadian Housing Observer 2013
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the 11th edition of their annual Canadian Housing Observer. This year’s report has a special feature on the country’s exciting condominium market.“Condos (called strata in BC) include a variety
Why you need to explore Toronto by foot, bike, and boat
‘Walkability’ is becoming increasingly important for Greater Toronto Area residents, and developers are placing more emphasis on master-planned communities that feature walkable designs. Walkable cities are about more than the convenience of amenities
The Translucent Home in Hiroshima
Recently, Inhabitat.com featured a Hiroshima residence called House in Tousuien. What’s so special about House in Tousuien? The entire exterior is translucent.About House in TousuienHouse in Tousuien was designed by Suppose Design Office in 2012. The
Pemberton Unveils The Urban Townhome Collection in Toronto
Pemberton Group has unveiled the Urban Townhome Collection, as well as a beautifully designed, furnished model, featuring artwork by Canadian author, visual artist, and cultural iconoclast Douglas Coupland.President of Pemberton Group, Marc A. Muzzo;
4 Reasons You Should Buy a New Home in Thornbury
Did we say reasons? We meant seasons. Whether you’re in search of a permanent home or a weekend getaway, you definitely need to tour Reid’s Heritage Homes’ new model home at their Lora Bay community in Thornbury. RosseauThe new model home features The
