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Tridel's Avonshire and Metrogate townhomes offer the latest innovation in healthy living and energy savings
The Tridel Built Green. Built for Life®. program is committed to a cleaner and healthier living environment by positively contributing to a reduction in air pollution and traffic congestion. "Our new Avonshire and Metrogate communities represent our commitment to employ the latest in ENERGY STAR® design", states Tridel President Leo Delzotto. "Now those purchasing a new home can be assured of getting superior quality along with a healthier living environment, leading to less energy consumption and monthly savings. Homeowners also know that they are doing something good for the environment. That amounts to a lot of added value when purchasing a home."
Innovation and environmental sustainability practices are a big part of Tridel's newest townhome communities in North York and Scarborough. Environmentally friendly materials such as low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, "green label" carpeting, environmentally friendly laminate flooring, high-pressure, low-flow faucets and showerheads, and high performance dual flush toilets are some of the many features that these brand new Tridel townhomes offer. In addition, residents at Avonshire will have access to an Autoshare rental program as well as a private shuttle bus to the Yonge & Sheppard subway station.
Tridel has made the commitment under its Tridel Built Green. Built for Life®. program to positively contribute to a reduction in air pollution and traffic congestion as well as towards providing a cleaner and healthier living environment. Our ENERGY STAR® performance level homes use 25% less energy than a regular home and each home contributes 1-2 fewer tonnes of green house gas emissions per year. To achieve this rating, Tridel's newest townhomes are subject to technical standards that include:
Better windows designed to minimize heat transfer and reduce radiant heat, leading to more cost savings, less fading of interior contents and better resale value.
Better roof, walls & doors using insulation above the required current building codes to a value of R40, for cost effective energy savings and lower heating/cooling costs.
Better ventilation systems removes moisture and odours for healthier living and optimizes energy performance
Air tightness test administered by an impartial third party, ensures that homeowners enjoy excellent air quality and energy efficiency.
Better water and space heaters mean that owners can take longer showers without guilt. Using hot water to heat the home also results in lower energy costs.
Better air conditioning with a SEER 14 rating (seasonal energy efficiency rating) and an individually controlled programmable thermostats results in increased energy efficiency and control over the temperature in the owner's home.
Tridel is committed to building better homes and a better future for the planet.
As Canada's largest condominium developer, Tridel and the Tridel Group of Companies are committed to being environmental leaders in the industry. With over 70 years of homebuilding experience, Tridel is responsible for producing over 70,000 homes, and continues to lead the industry in innovation, technology and design. The company focuses on environmentally sustainable building designs, performance in construction and corporate stewardship.
