Anne Lok, B. Arch M.S. AAD Salesperson

We all know we have to reduce our carbon footprint. I was excited to find out while watching CBC that George Stroumboulopoulos announced his official launch of The Hour's "One Million Acts of Green" (OMAOG) campaign, and we have actually  reached more than one million acts of green. Initiative from each individual as a ...

Tired of not getting enough hot water when you have low water pressure in your house? A tankless system only heats up water when your tap is on. Old hot water tank system stores the water and uses gas throughout the day to heat the water to maintain the temperature, which is not the most energy efficient solution. Some tankless ...

Living in a urban high density environment means most buildings are not condusive to dense intensive gardening. The spaces that can be utilized can be balconies, solariums, kitchen, windowsills, rooftops, townhouse courtyards, apartment decks, forgotten areas are all potential urban gardens. However home owners have ...

  Radon is a colorless radioactive gas formed from the decay of radium. It is a significant contaminant that affects indoor air quality.Studies said radon from natural sources can accumulate in buildings, after cigarette smoking, is another leading cause of cancer. Recent news release questioned whether granite countertops are a health ...

Here are some simple ways you can reduce GHG emissions at home:All of the cracks and gaps in the average house, added together, are equal to a 1.5 square foot hole. Using caulking and weather stripping to seal all leaks around doors, windows, and cracks where heat escapes from your home can save up to 20% on your heating bill. Insulate when you ...

ENERGY CONSERVATIONNet zero homes come to the AnnexBut for a little luck, the chance to build three townhouses that produce as much power as they consume almost didn't happen, Matthew Trevisan reportsMATTHEW TREVISAN June 13, 2008Lou Ampas didn't have a minute to spare. It was a Friday morning in January, 2007, and the architect needed to ...

For those of us that are feeling the pain at the pump, here are some fuel efficient options to get us from A to B.   Roller Skate Bike   Electric Bike Vespa Hybrid As of November 28, 2005, moped and motor scooter drivers are required to hold a Class M licence. Applicants can now demonstrate their skills in a road test using a ...

Recent Article in the Globe and Mail  For Backyard Swimmers: The Tide is Changing    Residential Pool Installers and Contractors in the GTA that can help you convert from chlorine to salt system: Reed Pool Services Betz Pool Metro Pool

Is city living cheaper than the suburbs? Inidviduals that opt to move further away from work to the Suburbs tend to look for bigger square footage for their money, good schools, low crime, Saturday morning youth hockey, but keep the high paying jobs in the Metropolitan area . The overall picture combined with travel costs, the ...

I recently came across this  website on treehugger.com referencing websites for green consumers to narrow specific search for properties that index green criteria http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/09/real_estate_lis.php Another good one is listedgreen.com which offers a clear break down the elements of what makes a home ...