Multi-dimensional Mike Memme brings his razor-sharp focus to OHBA’s Chair In a world where energy efficiency is front of mind for the home building industry, Mountainview Homes has the built-in advantage of Mike Memme as its co-owner and operations manager. In case of a power shortage, they can plug Memme in and he’ll light up the […] ... Read more

Malls are Providing Convenient Housing Options; If You Know Where to Buy The mall used to be the place you went to shop for clothes, buy CDs or concert tickets, hang out with friends in the food court, or see a movie. Thanks to the rise of online shopping and streaming, many of those activities […] ... Read more

A Beijing apartment project creates a 3D community In recent years, apartments in dense urban areas have become entry-level homes for many first-time buyers. Combining living and commercial spaces in one location has also gained momentum. Such developments are compact, pedestrian-friendly and can be customized to offer a wide variety of housing options with convenient […] ... Read more

The opportunities and obstacles of multiplex conversions When the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 185, it was designed to quicken government processes and encourage the building of at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. But in housing math, you can also get addition by division—as in creating more than one residential unit within a home.  […] ... Read more

Why You Should Consult An Arborist Pre-Construction Most municipalities require some form of arboricultural planning and consulting for trees, whether the site is a densely treed ravine lot, an urban interior lot, or somewhere in between. But why else should trees be preserved on a building site? The reasons vary from municipal requirements to environmental […] ... Read more