Two old Toronto homes completely transformed into energy
Two drafty, old Toronto homes got a new lease on life with a modern transformation into apartments powered only with electricity. Knezic and his partner Christine Lolley purchased the first home ...
Two drafty, old Toronto homes got a new lease on life with a modern transformation into apartments powered only with electricity. The homes in the Brockton Village area of Toronto , now called eco flats, are case studies of a kidn in green energy from the Toronto firm Solares Architecture, said Tom Knezic, co-founder and principal at Solares.
'Doing better' in Hamilton
The living room of this century home in Hamilton is transformed into a modern and sustainable unit. Couple redevelops older homes into energy-efficient , affordable rentals
This major renovation transformed an existing West Toronto house into a healthy and sustainable home and rental suite. The main floor has been completely opened and highly efficient building systems have been installed. The house is now equipped with brand new insulation and windows, as well as healthy, sustainable, and beautiful interior finishes, and a clever, open-concept design.
Case Studies
Acting as designer, architect, and general contractor, our very own Tom and Christine transformed their tiny Toronto home into a bright, energy efficient haven.
Turning values into everyday action KATHRYN AND HER FAMILY live in a 1920s semi-detached home in the heart of the city. Like many older homes in Toronto , natural gas was the main energy source. When it came time to modernize, they decided to go all in and fully electrify their space heating (radiators), appliances and transportation.
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A 1940s Toronto bungalow transformed step by step into an energy-efficient , electrified home . ⚡ Katheryne upgraded her space with an air source heat pump, a heat pump water heater and an electric...
In a city as dynamic and diverse as Toronto , homes are constantly evolving—mirroring the vibrancy of the people who live in them. Behind every polished kitchen and reimagined living space lies a story of transformation, perseverance, and vision. From century- old brick houses in the Annex to post-war bungalows in East York, homeowners are turning once-dated properties into functional ...
How an old Toronto apartment building is getting a second life ...
Imagine a giant winter coat on a 59-year- old apartment building — that's how the team behind a massive retrofit at 444 Logan Avenue describes the project. The goal is to keep the heat in ...
The Krishnan-Gonzalez family lives in their ~2300 ft² (~210 m²) West End Toronto century home with their two rabbits. The family purchased their semi-detached home in 2003. They rented it out for 8 years when they started living abroad in 2012. Then returned in 2020 and noticed how uncomfortable and costly the house was.