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Dec. 06, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Zero sum
Mattamy Homes opens first Calgary net-zero home
Even though it's nearly winter, Calgary just got a little greener.
Mattamy Homes, North America's largest privately owned homebuilder, has opened its first net- zero home in the city.
The first of five such homes set to be added to the northeast community of Cityscape are part of a national project that will double the number of net-zero homes – energy-efficient residences that generate as much energy as they consume on an annual basis – in Canada.
Even though it's nearly winter, Calgary just got a little greener.
Mattamy Homes, North America's largest privately owned homebuilder, has opened its first net- zero home in the city.
The first of five such homes set to be added to the northeast community of Cityscape are part of a national project that will double the number of net-zero homes – energy-efficient residences that generate as much energy as they consume on an annual basis – in Canada.
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Oct. 16, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Giving back
'Net-positive' home provides more energy than it uses
When talking about giving back, many people think of volunteer work or assisting in the community. For one Calgary household, however, it means something entirely different.
Situated in the southeast community of Ramsay, Cornelis Koster's home is giving back in the form of energy. Billed as Canada's first net-positive home, it uses several forms of green-friendly technology to not only provide its own heat and power, but also creates a slight excess of electricity.
"We have a 5.5-kilowatt system powering the suite, garage and the house plus we have a surplus," said Koster, who also serves as president of Ironcor Solar.
According to Koster, construction on the project took 17 weeks and came in at a cost of $220,000.
When talking about giving back, many people think of volunteer work or assisting in the community. For one Calgary household, however, it means something entirely different.
Situated in the southeast community of Ramsay, Cornelis Koster's home is giving back in the form of energy. Billed as Canada's first net-positive home, it uses several forms of green-friendly technology to not only provide its own heat and power, but also creates a slight excess of electricity.
"We have a 5.5-kilowatt system powering the suite, garage and the house plus we have a surplus," said Koster, who also serves as president of Ironcor Solar.
According to Koster, construction on the project took 17 weeks and came in at a cost of $220,000.
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April 08, 2015 | CREBNow
High-tech transactions
Examining some of the innovative items used to market your home
Gone are the days when a humble lawn sign would be enough to let the world know your home was up for sale. Today's market, whether up or down, demands something more to get things moving.
With an eye on new technology, CREB®Now has gathered a list of technology designed to advertise your abode in the 21st century.
Gone are the days when a humble lawn sign would be enough to let the world know your home was up for sale. Today's market, whether up or down, demands something more to get things moving.
With an eye on new technology, CREB®Now has gathered a list of technology designed to advertise your abode in the 21st century.
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April 01, 2015 | CREBNow
Bringing tech indoors
Making your home smarter - on a budget
Today's home technology solutions is allowing owners to perform a myriad of tasks, with budget being the only limiting factor.
Yet, you don't need to spend thousands to "smarten" up your home. With a plethora of affordable gadgets now available, any homeowner can increase their home's IQ without breaking the bank.
CREB®Now takes a look at some of the more popular devices available.
Today's home technology solutions is allowing owners to perform a myriad of tasks, with budget being the only limiting factor.
Yet, you don't need to spend thousands to "smarten" up your home. With a plethora of affordable gadgets now available, any homeowner can increase their home's IQ without breaking the bank.
CREB®Now takes a look at some of the more popular devices available.
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March 25, 2015 | CREBNow
Backyard technology
Taking high-tech outside the home
* Home is Where the Tech Is: With new technology designed to make the lives of homeowners easier arriving every day. CREBNow explores some of the tech trends designed to help get the best out of your home.
When most homeowners think technology, their thoughts likely turn toward those gadgets designed to add entertainment, safety or convenience to the home.
However, technological advances designed to improve the lives of homeowners need not be cooped up indoors.
Although not as flashy as a new 4K curved screen television, the high-tech contraptions being made for use outdoors can still provide plenty of purpose.
* Home is Where the Tech Is: With new technology designed to make the lives of homeowners easier arriving every day. CREBNow explores some of the tech trends designed to help get the best out of your home.
When most homeowners think technology, their thoughts likely turn toward those gadgets designed to add entertainment, safety or convenience to the home.
However, technological advances designed to improve the lives of homeowners need not be cooped up indoors.
Although not as flashy as a new 4K curved screen television, the high-tech contraptions being made for use outdoors can still provide plenty of purpose.
