The 'Sauga
August 15th, 2007, 05:16 PM
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The existing buildings at 88-90 were acquired by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to redevelop housing in the downtown core. This project incorporates walk-up town-homes , family units and terrace units. The site is located near schools, shopping, mass transit, parks, and various cultural and social institutions.
The following are significant initiatives to encourage better buildings:
· This project will use a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling. Very few projects in urban settings have utilized this technology in North America and it is a first for Toronto Community Housing.
· 88-90 Carlton will incorporate a solar thermal domestic hot water pre-heat system. This is intended to have a 3-5 year payback for TCHC. The system works all year round to preheat domestic hot water using solar panels installed on the roof of the building. This is free and clean energy.
· The building has a green roof to help reduce rainwater runoff as well as reduce the heat island effect in the urban core.
· The design incorporates the existing brick facades along Carlton Street in order to preserve the urban fabric of the city.
· The design of the units attempts to provide open concept spaces with natural light, various public and private terraces, some multilevel & family units, below grade parking, accessible units, and recycling facilities.
· There are plans for a parent supervised children’s room adjacent to the laundry facilities.
· The project will incorporate an enthalpy recovery wheel that recycles hot & cold air as well as humidity.
· The use of exterior solar shades are being considered for the south and east façade. Exterior shading is the most effective and form of cooling a building and contributes to the architectural design.
· Green Space will be provided on Carlton at grade.
· Light studies showed that the narrow mid-rise allows for sitelines for the residents on the east and west sides of the building. It also respects the neighbours on all sides of the building.
· Building provides large bicycle storage for residents and visitors.
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The existing buildings at 88-90 were acquired by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to redevelop housing in the downtown core. This project incorporates walk-up town-homes , family units and terrace units. The site is located near schools, shopping, mass transit, parks, and various cultural and social institutions.
The following are significant initiatives to encourage better buildings:
· This project will use a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling. Very few projects in urban settings have utilized this technology in North America and it is a first for Toronto Community Housing.
· 88-90 Carlton will incorporate a solar thermal domestic hot water pre-heat system. This is intended to have a 3-5 year payback for TCHC. The system works all year round to preheat domestic hot water using solar panels installed on the roof of the building. This is free and clean energy.
· The building has a green roof to help reduce rainwater runoff as well as reduce the heat island effect in the urban core.
· The design incorporates the existing brick facades along Carlton Street in order to preserve the urban fabric of the city.
· The design of the units attempts to provide open concept spaces with natural light, various public and private terraces, some multilevel & family units, below grade parking, accessible units, and recycling facilities.
· There are plans for a parent supervised children’s room adjacent to the laundry facilities.
· The project will incorporate an enthalpy recovery wheel that recycles hot & cold air as well as humidity.
· The use of exterior solar shades are being considered for the south and east façade. Exterior shading is the most effective and form of cooling a building and contributes to the architectural design.
· Green Space will be provided on Carlton at grade.
· Light studies showed that the narrow mid-rise allows for sitelines for the residents on the east and west sides of the building. It also respects the neighbours on all sides of the building.
· Building provides large bicycle storage for residents and visitors.