Homebuilder among finalists for environmental award

"Singing the blues Denim pine comes from trees that have been infected by mountain pine beetles. The name stems from its distinctive blue streaks, which are caused by a fungus the beetles introduce while attacking the tree. Photo courtesy BeetleWood Industries. "Rising sun Solar has also increased in popularity as people have become more informed about the technology, added SkyFire Energy CEO David Kelly, whose company has designed and installed grid-connected and off-grid solar power systems throughout Western Canada. Photo courtesy Skyfire Energy. "Reaching for the sun An example of a double-skin facade that could address solar challenges in multi-storey buildings., according to Caroline Hachem-Vermette, an assistant professor of architecture in the Solar Energy and Community Design Lab at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design. Illustration courtesy Caroline Hachem-Vermette. "Short haul "Doing it right In 2013, Landmark built one of the first net-zero communities in Canada — a 14-unit Edmonton townhome project titled Sparrow Landing at Larch Park. Photo courtesy Landmark Group of Companies. "Not your parents' composting "Tesla of homebuilding Avalon Master Builder is currently building Zen Solar in Cranston, where all 66 townhomes in the southeast community will have solar panels. Photo courtesy Avalon Master Builder "New Green Communities Guide highlights benefits of nature-based solutions for municipalities, developers and homeowners The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association’s rooftop community garden showcases nature-based solutions in action. Courtesy of the Land Stewardship Centre "CMHC program can save "green" borrowers up to 25 per cent on mortgage insurance premiums Getty Images "Northwest Calgary eco-community showcases the best of green home technologies Courtesy Brian Taylor "Bottoms up Jyoti Gondek, director of Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies at Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary said the city's housing market will face a number of risk factor in 2017, including aging baby boomers. Photo courtesy University of Calgary "Road smarts Yeatland Wong, senior engineer for intelligent transportation systems with the City of Calgary, at the traffic management centre along Spiller Road S.E. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "The upside of carbon tax The provincial Residential No-Cost Energy Savings Program will supply and install — at no charge — simple products that save energy in homes such as LED light bulbs, efficient showerheads and faucets and various other components. "New life for community associations Dave McCarrel stands next to a new outdoor fitness park in Valley Ridge that opened earlier this fall. McCarrle has kept active within the local community association over the past 20 years because he feels it has helped make Valley Ridge a better place to live. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "New life for community associations Dave McCarrel stands next to a new outdoor fitness park in Valley Ridge that opened earlier this fall. McCarrle has kept active within the local community association over the past 20 years because he feels it has helped make Valley Ridge a better place to live. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "The ride-sharing revolution The rise of ride-sharing could also affect public transit ridership in Calgary, said Greg Morrow, the Richard Parker Professor in Metropolitan Growth and Change at the University of Calgary. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Bare BONES BONE Structure homes are constructed from pre-cut beams that interlock together. The building process generates no waste, and takes under a week to complete. Photo courtesy BONE Structure "By YYC, for YYC SAIT’s culinary campus will be among 50 sites participating in this years Doors Open Calgary event. CREB®Now file photo "Event horizon From left, James Robertson, president and and CEO of West Campus Development Trust; Ryan Moon, director of business development for Brookfield Properties; and Oliver Trutina, vice-president of Truman Homes. Photo by Wil Andruschak/for CREB®Now "Stuck in the middle CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurrie said the price of homes in Calgary's sandwich communities is predicated primarly on land value. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now "Work of art Tom Keenan, a professor at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design, expects new facilities such as Studio Bell’s National Music Centre will attract more newcomers to the city. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Picking the perfect community The rise of ride-sharing could also affect public transit ridership in Calgary, said Greg Morrow, the Richard Parker Professor in Metropolitan Growth and Change at the University of Calgary. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Time and a place John Brown with the University of Calgary said the laneway project represents an innovative solution to aging in place. Photo courtesy University of Calgary. "Low-cost lifestyle "Builders expect busy year to continue Symons Gate by Brookfield Residential in northwest Calgary was recently named New Community of the Year by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Urban Development Institute Calgary Region Association at its 29th Sales and Marketing Awards. Photo courtesy Brookfield Residential. "Clean living Homeowner Chris Stevenson has spent the last five years building his net-zero home in southwest Calgary. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now. "What's NEXT? CalgaryNEXT would include a 19,000 seat arena/event centre and a 30,000-seat ‘multi-sport fieldhouse stadium.' "Little house on the alley Paul and Jill Robert, pictured with their daughter, are currently building a laneway home in West Hillhurst for Jill's parents, who were looking to be closer to family. Photo by Michelle Hofer/For CREB®Now "Design heavy Local researchers are pointing to a new international study that has found a connection between obesity and urban geography – in particular as it relates to living in high-rise apartments. CREB®Now file photo "Zero sum Mattamy unveiled its first net-zero home in Cityscape late last year. Pictured, from left, is Andy Goyda of Owens Corning Canada with Mattamy Homes representatives Don Barrineau, Brad Carr and Warren Saunders, as well as Donna Moore of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Calgary Region and Salvatore Ciarlo of Owens Corning Canada. "The $17-trillion question Francisco Alaniz Uribe, co-manager of the Urban Lab Research Group in the Univeristy of Calgary’s faculty of Environmental Design, says transit-orientated communities are one way Calgary can look to reduce its carbon footprint. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now. "New federal grant program offers homeowners up to $5,000 for 'green' upgrades Courtesy of Solar Homes Inc. "Currie highlights role of developers in growth and preservation of Calgary's urban forest A 100-year-old mugo pine towers over the Officers' Mess Hall and Garden in Currie. Courtesy of Canada Lands Co. "Jayman's new net-zero homes make energy-efficient design more familiar and accessible for Calgary homebuyers Jayman Built’s new net-zero showhome, the Madeline Ultra E-Home, in Seton. Courtesy of Jayman Built "Stronger together: the surging popularity of cohousing communities across Canada suggests isolation may define our current reality, but it won't define our future Courtesy of Prairie Sky Cohousing "My Neighbourhood: Brentwood Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Power up: the ins and outs of at-home electric vehicle charging Getty Images "Historic heartbeat: the Beltline offers glimpses of Calgary's past, as well as its future Central Memorial Park in the Beltline. CREB®Now Archive "Local leisure: Confederation Park one of many Calgary green spaces seeing rise in visitors due to COVID-19 Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "From seed to salad: how to grow your own produce this summer