Starting December 31, 2011 all homebuilders must begin to observe the stricter energy standards set forth by the Ontario Building Code, making all homes “greener.” The standard, known as EnerGuide 80, is centred on air leaks, sealants, heat loss resistance, window quality and other aspects that influence the efficiency of a property. Homebuilders, like Tartan, […]
The National Gallery of Canada hosted a dazzling awards ceremony for the 26th Annual Design Awards honoring 119 Ottawa architects, builders and designers. The ceremony, sponsored by Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association, represented a wide variety of homes. From big budget masterpieces to humble suburban townhouses, each company spent the whole week showcasing their work […]
The Canadian economy is getting back on track thanks to the housing market rebound of late. The resale market has been very solid, with low borrowing costs attributed to the increase in home sales. Mark Carney, Bank of Canada governor, says, “Consumer demand is going to be at the heart of this recovery.” He predicts […]
All the controversy surrounding the Lansdowne redevelopment has finally resulted in some modification plans, largely in the retail segment of the project. As citizens have been debating whether big box retailers are necessary in the Glebe, with others opposing large shops in an effort to preserve the specialty ones that already exist, city councillors are […]
Just like any city, Ottawa has retirement housing for the elderly, but not until recently was the necessity to build an affordable community addressed. Bruyere Continuing Care and Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Care Centre are joining forces to develop a $60-million project that would serve as a “senior’s village” in Orleans. The 27-acre area, […]
The Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven has been growing quickly and steadily for the past several years, most noticeably since 2007, when the population was around 52,000. The city’s current population has swelled to around 131,000 and stands to increase by another 50,000 in the next ten years. Now that the 4,000-plus RCMP employees will begin […]
