Public Spaces
Condo design takes cue from commercial facilities
Designers and developers foresee a greater turn towards health and wellness in the condo design of tomorrow.
Design revealed for Reina condo in Etobicoke
Canada’s first all-female development team offers new visuals of Reina, a condo tower planned for Etobicoke.
Are condos prepared for climate change?
While many condos haven’t yet experienced the major effects of climate change, statistics and case studies foreshadow the impacts that could come.
Refreshing shared amenity spaces
In keeping with the idea of modernization roadblocks, renovations to amenity spaces can often require a permit depending on the type of work being done.
Rich amenities make up for shrinking suites
The economic realities of development today have meant that suite sizes have had to shrink, and developers are creating amenity-laden buildings to compensate.
Automated doors aren’t just for accommodation
With automated doors on the upswing, an electrician explains how to successfully manage the installation of operators.
How building design influences condo security
Condominium security and the management of security services can be challenging if the three main bodies that govern the service (the condo board, property manager
The benefits of urban parks
The economic and environmental benefits of urban parks are many. But as demand for land rises, cities must be creative when building new spaces.
Tips on revitalizing condo landscapes
Using long-term planning and designing condo landscapes that emphasize user enjoyment can lead to increased property values.
Maintaining a condominium’s curb appeal
Updating a building's common elements will bring new investors, new owners and new visibility in an ever-growing ...