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New Low Energy Home Construction Update – Fall 2024
Since 2023, we have worked with a client to design a beautiful 1,100 sf home located in Priceville, ON. The home features elements of passive house design including external insulation in the walls and roof, as well as energy efficient fixtures. We are excited to show you the current status of the build. The two-storey […]
Read moreGroundbreaking on the Coniston Seniors Housing apartment
This past week Sheena was in Coniston to celebrate the Groundbreaking of the 55-unit Coniston Seniors Non-Profit Housing complex. Sheena was worked with the community since 2013 to see this project realized, so it was a very exciting moment! We are happy to be working with the CMHC who provided $18 million in loan funding […]
Read moreMariposa Hospice – Photo Update
Having the choice of where to spend the last days of life is a valuable consideration for many of those in palliative care. Hospitals often lack the comfort of a patient’s own home and yet, homes lack the support and ready assistance that a hospital provides. The Mariposa House Hospice offers 5 residential beds for […]
Read moreCoolearth Interviewed on Net-zero Design
The Coolearth Architectures team was interviewed by Host Craig Riddock, of “Shut Off That Noise”, about net-zero carbon architecture a design. “Shut Off That Noise” is a series of interviews about makers of art, music, design and architecture about the nature of their work and their creative process. “In this episode, Craig interviews Architect Sheena […]
Read moreGreen Ontario Fund – Rebates Available
The Ontario Cap and Trade Carbon program is up and running and almost $500-million is being invested in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades for Ontario homeowners. In this blog post we will give a quick overview to people in Ontario looking to perform Energy Retro-fits and improve energy efficiency and comfort. With rising electricity costs […]
Read moreHigh-Performance House in Parry Sound almost complete
The High-Performance house is almost complete, only counter tops, vanities and final details are missing. The electrical and mechanical systems are fully functioning and we are just waiting for the final inspection from the township to get the occupancy. Some landscaping has already started to happen. Here are some pictures of the empty house:
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