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World’s Tallest Passive House Planned for Vancouver A 60-storey, 501-unit residential development is planned for downtown Vancouver. According to developer Brivia Group, it will be the world’s tallest passive house building and will set the record in the category of low-carbon, energy efficient buildings. “Designed to harness its own energy, deliver ultra-filtered air and attenuate noise from outside, Curv will be the most energy-efficient structure of its type ever built,” said Kheng Ly, president and CEO of Brivia Group. “We hope it will quickly become a blueprint for future towers around the world as cities push for a more sustainable future. The idea of a super-tall passive house tower is especially fitting in a city with such high environmental aspirations.” Inspired by nature, the architecture of Curv takes on the curved form of a new shoot, a symbol of regrowth and environmental hope. 1
Bike-Centric Condo Bound for Gas Station Site Windmill Developments is transforming an existing gas station and garage into a mid-rise development at Kingston and Courcelette Roads in the Upper Beaches area of Toronto’s East End. Named for the street upon which it will rise, Courcelette will be an eight-storey, 57-suite boutique community, with neighbourhoodfocused retail on the ground level and a balcony for every suite. The building will feature one bike parking space per suite, a dedicated bike entrance and a bike repair/wash station. Residents, tenants, and the neighbouring community will have access to a car share program. Courcelette will follow the One Planet Living framework, which comprises ten principles, including measurements around active transportation, health, and happiness. The development is also targeting LEED Platinum certification and aiming to meet the Toronto Green Standards, Tier 2, with a high-performance envelope and a geo-thermal system for heating and cooling. It will also have electric vehicle chargers and infrastructure. 1
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