Design
Living with dignity in multi-generational housing
Multi-generational homes are often an afterthought for builders who continue to favour housing geared to nuclear families. Rarely do municipalities legislate them.
How to prepare properties for tornado season
The deadly storm that devastated large parts of Southern Ontario on Saturday did so with little warning. In its aftermath,10 people are dead and the tornado-grade winds of the storm, called a ‘derecho,’ left behind massive damage and destruction.
The bright idea behind lilies
Known by their Latin name as Lilium, or more commonly as lilies, these unusual beauties aim to please any condo landscape from June to September.
Warding off water damage
As the rapid growth of condominium living in Canada continues, corporations and their suite owners need to be on alert for water damage.
Greening Ontario’s housing sector
Ontario’s housing sector emits more greenhouse gas emissions than any other province, primarily due to its high population rate. In the province, residential buildings are
Condos at high risk from reserve fund shortfalls
The growing crop of condo owners across Canada will likely encounter huge annual fee increases and lump-sum payments due to low reserve fund contributions, authors of a new research report are warning.
Eight women changing Canada’s multi-residential market for the better
These eight women are just a few leaders with big ideas for creating an inclusive, climate-resilient future through multi-residential projects.
Snow and ice contractors brave insurance blizzard
Contractors working in the snow and ice management industry are facing a blizzard of challenges on the insurance side, or what many are calling a crisis.
Hidden dangers of antimicrobial building products
Little evidence exists that building products containing antimicrobials actually prevent disease transmission and lead to healthier populations.
The fatal flaws behind the Surfside condo collapse
Building failures of this horrific scope are seldom seen in North America. But it is important to examine what happened so we can learn and prevent similar collapses in the future.
Recent thefts draw attention to condo security
A few Toronto-based condos authorized a “safety and security” committee, made up of owners, to research security concerns and solutions and advise the board of directors.
Data privacy faces renewed scrutiny in condos
Maintaining residents’ privacy is nothing new in condos, but optional vaccine policies are bringing more relevance to the issue of anonymity. .
Aging condos can learn new tricks
As appealing as old buildings are, they do present some unique challenges for residents. Often, these aging developments hang on to old processes.
Newest co-working spaces cater to hybrid future
As a hybrid work models emerges, new condos will welcome residents into co-working spaces with no one-size-fits-all approach.
Landscaping a new condo hotel in Vaughan
While designing the condo hotel grounds, the approach was to reduce high maintenance turf areas with trees, shrubs and perennials that will maintain their beauty against snow, salt and wind.
5 ways technology is uplifting condo communities
Technology is revolutionizing the way condo buildings operate and positively impacting the lives of residents and managers.
Opening new doors at Buckingham Condos
As society ushers in an era of smart home technology that is more adaptable and efficient, some developers are pushing this to the top of a pile of conveniences.