Condo.ca- Ontario's Condominium Magazine Launches

Nov. 22, 2010: Today marks the official launch of Condo.ca, "Ontario's Condominium Magazine", an online magazine and ezine, that will cover green technologies and innovative ideas, as well as communities, décor trends, do-it-yourself, how-tos, the markets, the investor, and all the other elements that make condominiums the fastest growing home choice in the Greater Toronto Area.

Condo.ca is interactive. Our expert contributors can answer your questions and give you timely advice on a host of issues that affect home buyers and home owners, legal, financial, practical and aesthetic. In addition to our experts, our regular contributors will provide thought-provoking and insightful articles that deal with the bigger picture. Join the Condo Forum and get in on the conversation. Post your comments online to the articles that spark your passion and interest.

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Tridel. Built Green. Built for Life(R)- LEED and Energy Star(R) Condos

Verve LEED Gold - Nuvo 2 LEED Silver


Two Tridel condominium buidings just received their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certifications.Verve was certified LEED GOLD and Nuvo 2 received LEED Silver.

LEED building certification recognizes that buildings have achieved sustainability in all key environmental areas: site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
 
“Tridel now represents about 10 per cent of all LEED commercial projects in Canada, with over seven million square feet of LEED-registered projects. This is a serious commitment toward greening the high-rise development industry.” 

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Avonshire and Metrogate Townhomes Energy Star(R) Participants

 Tridel shows its commitment to the reduction in air pollution and traffic congestion as well as towards providing a cleaner and healthier living environment with the introduction of two new townhome commmunities,  Avonshire and Metrogate. The ENERGY STAR® performance homes are designed to use 25% less energy and emit 1 to 2 tonnes less carbon per year.

"Our new Avonshire and Metrogate communities represent our commitment to employ the latest in ENERGY STAR® design", states Tridel President Leo Delzotto. "Now those purchasing a new home can be assured of getting superior quality along with a healthier living environment, leading to less energy consumption and monthly savings. Homeowners also know that they are doing something good for the environment. That amounts to a lot of added value when purchasing a home."

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VR of Scarborough's Metrogate community at Kennedy Rd. and Hwy 401 showing Metrogate Townhomes, Ventus and Solaris towers.