BuiltGreen British Columbia Profile - Canadian Home Builder's Association - Built Green Homes and Condos for Better Future - Certified Energy Advisor

BuiltGreen British Columbia – Building a Better BC – Canadian Home Builder’s Association

What colour is your future? When building a BC home, chose methods that can save you energy, improve in door air quality as well as conserve water. Build Green TM BC is a voluntary program managed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia. With the aid of a Certified Energy Advisor and specially designed Builder Training, the builder is guided on how to build a sustainable, more energy efficient and comfortable home. Once completed, each home is tested, certified and labelled as a Build Green TM BC home, saving you energy and money for years to come. It is not just the higher standard of construction, the trained and certified professionals or the long term cost savings, it is also the knowledge that you have made the right choice for your family and your world for today and tomorrow. All it takes is deciding to work with a Build Green TM BC Certified Builder. The Certified Build Green TM British Columbia Home involves advantages that really add up and are built employing building practises such as waste reduction management and recycling, providing a comfortable steady temperature no matter what’s going on the outside. The Build Green TM BC homes also have improved indoor air quality by using interior building materials that reduce the sources of indoor air pollution and they use products with a reduced environmental impact. Lastly, the Build Green TM BC homes save energy and money now while increasing the value of your home later.

Built GREEN Walk to Main Vancouver Townhomes by Springbank Developments - Sophia & 33rd Avenue - LEED Certified Vancouver Homes for Sale

Walk to Main Vancouver Townhomes Preview

The much anticipated Springbank Corp real estate development at the Walk to Main Vancouver townhomes are finally here! Be part of the revival of one of Vancouver real estate’s most established neighbourhods. Located at Sophia and 33rd Avenue, the new Vancouver Walk to Main townhomes for sale is a small collection of one, two and three bedroom townhomes all with generous open concept floor plans and private outdoor living spaces plus the shared delights of a community garden. Available in a variety of configurations including ground level single storey, two level and three level with three bedrooms floorplans, the Walk to Main Vancouver townhomes for sale are perfect for growing families as well as singles. Construction on the Vancouver Walk to Main townhouses are expected to start this fall 2009 with sales launching in the spring of 2010. Priority register for more information about the Walk to Main Vancouver townhomes today as there are only 24 homes available in this development. Visit www.springbankcorp.com today or call 604.687.2600 for additional details.

Springbank Developments Released Project Features of the Built GREEN Vancouver Homes at Walk to Main

During the past year, the collaboration of Springbank Developments as well as Forrester Development Corporation have launched more details regarding the much anticipated Walk To Main Townhomes, a Built GREEN Vancouver homes project located within a vibrant community that is accessible and close to services and local amenities. Back in July 2006, Springbank Developments had invited members of the public to discuss the options of this new Built GREEN Vancouver home development, later called the Walk To Main townhomes for marketing reasons, and the redesign of the original plans have made all parties satisfied with the final proposal for this Vancouver Built GREEN real estate development. The Vancouver Walk to Main homes for sale will consist of a boutique GREEN development of only twenty four residences. These Built GREEN Vancouver homes for sale will consist of a variety of floor plans that make up the 24 total units for sale, and will include a combination of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom layouts. Most of these new Vancouver Built GREEN homes will have generous floor plans in addition to spacious outdoor decks, patios and balconies, in addition to a lot of green spaces and community gardens in the neighbourhood. The Built GREEN Vancouver homes will also have ground floor single level Walk to Main condos that are perfect for those downsizers and empty nesters who require smaller spaces, walk up front doors and are also wheelchair accessible for those who need it. The two storey Walk to Main Vancouver Built GREEN townhomes for sale will be catered towards couples and young families with one or multiple children. In addition, there will be a small collection of 3 floor three bedroom homes as well that will accommodate larger families too. The great mix of housing types and number of bedrooms in these floor plans makes these Built GREEN Vancouver Walk to Main homes truly sustainable and generational, allowing children and families to stay within the same neighbourhood for years to come. With excellent usage of the area as well as the densification of this lot, Springbank Developments brings one of the few Built GREEN walkable real estate developments to Vancouver.

The Built GREEN Vancouver Homes Energy Savings Initiatives

The Springbank Developments Walk to Main Vancouver townhomes will have the following energy savings initiatives as part of their Built GREEN project. The community will provide co-op vehicles, halogen bulbs in recessed lighting, LED light fixtures, interior motion sensor light switches and supported ceiling fan pre-wiring as well. In addition, the energy savings initiatives of these new Vancouver Built GREEN Homes for sale at Walk to Main townhomes will have insulated hot water tanks, Energy Star appliances, solar collectors on the roof, great insulation from garage doors and exterior openings in addition to construction electricity generated from wind power. The waste savings at the Built GREEN Vancouver Walk to Main townhomes for sale by Springbank Developments will include compost facilities, recycling rooms, concrete forms for building sheathing, recycling of construction waste and a comprehensive recycling program on the building site. Indoor air quality through these Walk to Main Vancouver Built GREEN initiatives will improve as a result of filters, insulation with low or zero formaldehyde, low or on VOC paints, IAQ lable carpeting and underlay, natural linoleum in place of vinyl sheet flooring as well as low VOC adhesives throughout. Minimization of water through the construction of these new Walk to Main Vancouver Built GREEN homes for sale will be done through low flush/dual flush toilets, front loading washers, water saving dishwashers, drought resistant plants that require less water for sustainability and rain water capture system for landscaping, irrigation and car wash facilities too. There is also going to be use of minimum fifteen per cent recycled or recovered content gypsum wallboard, insulation that is 40% recycled, doors with 15% recycled materials, roofing materials that will last at least 40 years, natural/recycled content carpet pad, bamboo/cork used from certified sustainable sources and the use of natural granite, stone, or concrete countertops in the kitchens of these new Walk to Main Vancouver homes that are Built GREEN. Some of the corporate initiatives of Springbank Developments is to make sure that the products are manufactured close to the building site, that the use of solar, wind and renewable energy are used fully, energy efficient lighting is incorporated and that the site is close to major transportation routes, local services, amenities and pedestrian oriented shopping, which the new Vancouver Walk to Main townhomes are.Built GREEN Walk to Main Vancouver Townhomes by Springbank Developments - Sophia & 33rd Avenue - LEED Certified Vancouver Homes for Sale

Summer 2009 Update on Adera Builders Developments: South Surrey Brownstones, Surrey Salus Apartments, Burnaby GREEN Condos & Pacific Spirit UBC

The South Surrey Brownstones by Adera Builders

Classic Beauty, West Coast Contemporary – Sophisticated, unabashedly classy, and boasting the irresistible charm of Boston Brownstone row homes, The Brownstones by Adera is locate din the heart of South Surrey real estate’s most popular Morgan Heights neighbourhood, directly across the street from the new village centre. A true urban flavour, alone in the serenity of the suburbs, the look is unique in this South Surrey real estate marketplace – brick cladding, stone accents and brick porches with classic architectural detailing. It’s a lifestyle design here at the South Surrey Brownstone row homes that is as perfect for professionals as is it is for young families. Celebrating Outdoor Style – no question about it, we West Coasters love the great outdoors. Every pre-sale South Surrey Brownstones row home comes with its own private rooftop view terrace where you can relax with the morning paper and a cuppa joe, savour a dinner al fresco, or simply watch the glories of a starlit summer evening. With up to 500 square feet to enjoy, these spaces at the Brownstones South Surrey rowhomes give a whoel new meaning to the concept of four season outdoor living. You’ve got to see the displays! And when you’re ready to explore, there’s a smorgasbord of activities to discover. From hiking, beachcoming, and canoeing to golf, baseball or swimming, your toughest choice will likely be where to start at the South Surrey Brownstones by Adera. The highlights of this South Surrey real estate development at the Brownstones Row Homes includes: spacious roof top decks with views, across street from Morgan Crossing, South Surrey real estate’s newest urban core, just steps to highly acclaimed Southridge Private School and proposed new Morgan Heights elementary, Built GREEN Gold for environmental responsibility and sustainable benefits, and one of the most successful projects in the South Surrey real estate district.

Surrey Salus Apartments – Life in Balance

Refreshing and unique, Salus is Surrey real estate’s most talked about new condo community, a complete wellness centre and resort al lin one. No need to travel to Whistler to have a true spa experience – you’ll be able to enjoy it right here at home. The Surrey Salus community heart and sould is Club Aqua that overlooks Salus condos’ main water feature. Here you can swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, soak luxuriously in the covered outdoor hot tub, or sweat away stress in either the sauna or aroma steam room. Check out the lavishly appointed Salus Surrey entertainment room that opens onto a 3500 square foot rooftop deck or chill out in the lounge with its incredible fireplace. Spectacular architecture at the new Surrey Salus apartments for sale. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding mountains forests, the architecture is strong Coastal Mountain, with massive timber beams, natural rock, cedar shingles, and angled rooflines. Interior finishings are exquisite, and the Salus Surrey community’s extensive trail system makes your morning jog or evening stroll a new adventure every time. A broad range of Salus condo floor plans ranging from trendy Salus flats to traditional Salus cityhomes mean there’s something to suit every lifestyle. And just in case all this isn’t enouh, Salus Surrey homes will alos have 24 hour resident concierge. Life just go even easier. The Highlights of the Salus by Adera Surrey condo development include: full range of professionally managed spa services in the Aqua Club, 24 hour on site concierge services, Easy access to transportation and SkyTrain, minutes from a broad array of shopping, dining, and services along the Scott Road Corridor and Built GREEN Gold status.

Adera Wins Big for the Golden Nugget Award for Salus Surrey Development

The Gold Nugget Award has been given to Adera’s spectacular spa style master planned community of Salus Surrey which was named the Outstanding Attached Project (mid-rise) for 2009. Located at Scott Road and 66th Ave in Surrey real estate market, the Adera Salus condo properties is a collection of 238 apartment flats for sale as well as 160 city homes enclosing acres of gardens with interconnected ponds, trees and pedestrian walking trails. But it’s also Club Aqua at Salus Surrey real estate property, the onsite spa, that truly differentiates this community from all others. Sustainable amenity building and fourteen spectacular new homes at Salus Surrey apartment condos now open for viewing with uge savings from only $199,900 for a limited time offer (see sales staff for details). This is your last chance to own at the pre-sale Surrey Salus apartment condominiums as all finished homes will be sold out soon with immediate occupancy. 50% sold out at the grand opening with only 19 homes left in early July 2009.

Burnaby GREEN Apartments – Find Yourself in Nature

It’s the first multi-family residence in British Columbia to achieve Gold Built GREEN status. It’s called Burnaby GREEN, but that’s far more than just a name, it’s a philosophy at this new Burnaby real estate development. Located just steps from the lush, forested slopes of Byrne Creek Ravine Park, a 80 acre natural preserve that’s criss-crossed with trails and hoe to an active salmon spawning groun, this exciting collection of South Burnaby Green condo homes is an organic alternative to conventional residential home construction. Sustainable Lifestyle achieved at the GREEN Burnaby apartments for sale. Every detail, every state of the art feature is meticulously designed to reduce GREEN Burnaby condo’s eco footprint. From sleek and secy motion activated kitchen faucets and low VOC paints to Energy Star appliances and lifetime membership in the Cooperative Auto Network, GREEN Burnaby condos is all about living life well. And because we believe your new green condo home should also be an oasis, we’ve designed GREEN with lavish, verdant landscaping. Courtyards, cascading waterfalls, sparkling ponds, and walking pathways combine to create a peaceful trnquillity rarely found in te midst of a large city. The highlights of the new Burnaby green condos for sale include: only minutes from SkyTrain, Byrne Creek Ravine Park, Riverway Gold Course, major shopping and dining close by at Market Crossing and Big Bend Shopping Centres, GREEN Season’s Club with spa inspired amenities including fireside lounge, gym, yoga room, infrared spa, games room and entertainment decks, 24 hour on site concierge services and Built GREEN Golf for environmental responsibility and sustainability.

Pacific Spirit UBC Apartments by Adera

Inspired Lifestyle – Imagine Pacific Spirit Regional Park as your backyard, UBC as your neighbour, and a sizzlingly sophisticated, environmentally savvy, Pacific Spirit UBC condominium residence to call home. This unique UBC real estate opportunity could be yours at Pacific Spirit. Located in the heart of Wesbrook Mall, UBC’s dazzling new master planned neighbourhood, Pacific Spirit UBC apartments by Adera is where active lifestyles, education, tranquility, and culture merge. An inspired, artistic blend of natural materials, generous outdoor spaces, and stellar interiors. Pacific Spirit UBC condos for sale is where all these qualities come together in nature to create a residence y ou’ll love to come home to and proud to invite your friends to. The highlights of the UBC Pacific Spirit condos for sale include: Built to Gold REAP standards, solar hot water preheating, Co-Op Cars, and numerous other green condo features, in addition to rare opportunity to savour an environment of mental agility and creativity.

Eco-Friendly North Vancouver Homes For Sale at GreenView on West 17th Central Lonsdale Townhomes - Luxury North Shore Homes - Offered at $849,000

The Ultimate Luxury Built GREEN Homes for Sale in North Vancouver – GreenView on 17th in Central Lonsdale, North Shore Real Estate

Call Gayle Eddie at 604.649.2036 or Ralph Maglieri at Remax today at 604.961.9255 for a sneak peak at these boutique luxury North Vancouver homes for sale or click here for the GreenView Online Brochure. Offered at $849,000.

BuiltGREEN and LEED Certified Homes in the Vancouver real estate market are few and far between. However, there is a team of architects (world renowned Kent Halex), designers and builders on the North Shore property market who have finally stepped up to the plate and designed a spectacular new pre-sale Built GREEN North Vancouver townhome development in Central Lonsdale. Welcome to the LEED and Built GREEN Vancouver homes for sale at the North Vancouver GreenView on 17th in Central Lonsdale real estate market. Not only are these North Shore homes able to get LEED Certification if registered and BuiltGREEN status very easily, but the GreenView North Vancouver townhomes for sale are certainly a luxury development catered to those who appreciate the finer things in life. Meticulous attention to detail, millwork, luxury finishes and fixtures, spacious and functional floorplans, views, healthy living spaces and maintenance free living is what these pre-sale Central Lonsdale Built GREEN Vancouver homes for sale at GreenView on 17th Townhomes provide each and every homeowner. But wait… the GreenView North Vancouver Built GREEN development is a triplex, meaning that there are only three eco-friendly homes for sale in this new project. Healthy living spaces and eco-friendly design and construction are trademarks of these GreenView North Shore homes for sale that are environmentally friendly in every way leading to a healthier lifestyle and a happier one too. These eco-friendly homes at North Vancouver Built GREEN townhomes on West 17th Street are just two blocks away from Central Lonsdale’s many amenities and community conveniences, meaning that you won’t need a car to get around every day. How great is that? In addition, a state of the art heating and cooling system called a geothermal exchange system has been implemented at a great cost to the developer in order to save the environment as well as to save you money short and long term at these eco-friendly Vancouver homes for sale. Welcome home. Welcome to GreenView on West 17th Street in Central Lonsdale, North Shore real estate.

Living Naturally Better Here at North Shore’s GreenView Townhomes - The Eco-Friendly Vancouver Homes for Sale

Are you looking for an eco-friendly Vancouver home for sale? If so, an environmentally friendly North Vancouver real estate development can certainly fit the bill for healthier living spaces and low maintenance lifestyles. Here at the pre-sale North Vancouver GreenView on 17th, these Central Lonsdale eco-friendly Vancouver homes for sale are both environmentally friendly as well as people friendly. You will enjoy a life that provides the ultimate in healthier living, from Energy Star rated appliances, to low-e windows and from a geothermal heating and cooling system to a fresh air interchange system. These Naturally Better homes for sale at the Built GREEN North Vancouver GreenView townhouses can easily be LEED Gold Certified and have BuiltGREEN certification as well, but the builder and developer have decided NOT to apply for these designations as a way of telling homebuyers that healthy eco-friendly Vancouver homes for sale should be the norm, and not be a marketing tool. If you don’t believe us, check out the North Shore eco-friendly homes or sale right now at the GreenView Central Lonsdale West 17th Street townhomes today for a sneak peak of what an environmentally friendly real estate development can provide you in terms of an more active, healthier lifestyle on the North Shore. Here are some spectacular Built GREEN and LEED Certified features of these Vancouver eco-friendly homes for sale in Central Lonsdale: sub metering for each triplex townhome for individual control of electrical hot water, electricity and geothermal heating and cooling. Also, the environmentally friendly Vancouver homes for sale at healthy living GreenView on 17th will offer an allowance for Energy Star appliances that reduce electricity use including a front loading washer and dryer, fridge and dishwasher of your choice. The microwave oven provides an efficient alternative to conventional oven cooking and the high pressure, low-flow showerheads reduce gas consumption from domestic hot water without sacrificing bathing comforts. The BuiltGREEN healthy living North Vancouver triplex also features thermally separated aluminum window frames with Low-E argon filled double paned sealed glazing units, featuring operable awning wnidows to provide energy savings and increased comfort to homeowners at the pre-sale GreenView on 17th North Vancouver townhomes. The healthy living built GREEN Vancouver eco-friendly homes or sale at GreenView townhouses will also feature high efficiency boilers offering 85 per cent efficiency or better to reduce gas consumption and utility costs in addition to a heat recovery or exhaust air to reduce in suite heating and cooling costs. There are plenty of large windows allowing plenty of light into these eco-friendly Vancouver homes, bypassing the need to turn on lights during the day. The healthier lifestyle and environmentally friendly home features here at the Built GREEN Vancouver eco-friendly GreenView North Shore townhomes for sale are carried through to an air interchange system that pumps in fresh air and takes out stale air every 20 minutes so you are always breathing healthy and clean air. Carpets are certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test BuiltGREEN Program ensuring low emissions for healthier living. IN addition, these eco-friendly North Vancouver homes for sale at GreenView Central Lonsdale townhomes also feature interior latex-based paints, adhesives and sealants certified by the Environmental Choice BuiltGREEN Program to ensure low emissions of volatile organic compounds, also called VOCs. The Built GREEN Indoor Air Quality management plan during and after construction of these new North Vancouver eco-friendly homes for sale ensure healthy living space when you move in and for the life of the building. Hard surface flooring such as the premium hardwood plank floors allow for easy maintenance to remove dust and allergens and reduce off-gassing, leading to a healthier life at home. In term of water efficiency at these eco-friendly Vancouver Built GREEN townhomes at GreenView on 17th in Central Lonsdale North Vancouver real estate market, you will be getting low flow, high pressure showerheads and faucets, dual flush water efficient toilets, Front Loading washer/dryer of your choice and water efficient landscaping to reduce amount of water used for the self irrigation system. There will be a recycling room on site as well. In addition, the central location of these Built GREEN eco-friendly Vancouver homes is ideal for home owners who do not want to drive to the grocery stores, library, banks, conveniences, shopping, dining and other amenities that are just steps away from GreenView on 17th. Lastly, a more comfortable and healthier home is what you will get at GreenView Built Green North Shore homes for sale and with moist air being exhausted outside while fresh air is continuously delivered into your home, you will get a fresher and more healthy living environment through the state of the art heat recovery ventilation system. Every 20 minutes, you will be breathing fresh purified air, leading to a healthier North Vancouver home experience here at the eco-friendly luxury Vancouver homes for sale at GreenView Central Lonsdale.

The Boutique Features of Central Lonsdale’s GreenView Luxury Townhouses

Luxury Homes for sale in North Vancouver are just around the corner. The occupancy date for these new GreenView on 17th triplex townhomes are scheduled for April 1st. For an affordable $849,000, you can own a Built GREEN Vancouver home with all the bells and whistles you have ever dreamed about having in a custom house. Complete with three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (powder room on the main floor), the Built GREEN luxury North Vancouver homes for sale provide 2700 square feet of luxurious living space inside plus over 500 square feet of outdoor entertainment space that includes a fabulous rooftop terrace lounge that provides 270 degree unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Lion’s Gate Bridge, Vancouver Harbour and downtown Vancouver. Four levels of finished space that includes three large bedrooms, a media room, workshop and games room plus walk-out basement is what homebuyer get for these luxury North Vancouver homes that are Built GREEN and could be LEED Gold Certified any day. Modern luxury, healthy living and green innovation by architect Kent Halex has produced one of the most luxury and unique boutique North Vancouver homes in the North Shore real estate market. These clean lines, west-coast craftsman style exterior façade with splashed stucco and paneling designed by Kent Halex provides a contemporary design that showcases the incredible Central Lonsdale location of GreenView on 17th townhomes. The features inside these Built GREEN and eco-friendly boutique North Vancouver homes for sale include designer paint, fully installed security system with motion door and windows sensors in addition to a roughed in ducted vacuum system. Other features of these boutique luxury North Vancouver homes at GreenView Townhomes in Central Lonsdale include designer recessed halogen lighting, custom kitchen with stainless steel, granite and under mount sink. As for finished flooring these GreenView eco-friendly BuiltGREEN North Vancouver boutique homes will have premium solid hardwood flooring throughout the kitchen, main floor living, landings as well as the roof top lounge area as well as 100% real wool premium carpet with half inch underlay in the basement and bedrooms. As explained above, the Built GREEN revolution is now here a the boutique North Vancouver homes for sale with a geothermal heating and cooling system. What this means is that the boutique North Vancouver luxury home is heated and cooled by the earth’s energy. During the winter, the ground is warmer than your home, so the heat is exchanged through the geothermal system to generate heat for you. The opposite happens during the summer. This luxury North Vancouver home features a geothermal heating and cooling system that heats hot water up to 130 degrees so your running costs are minimal compared to traditional systems. Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, these Central Lonsdale eco-friendly boutique North Vancouver GreenView townhomes are certainly the top of the line luxury residences that you can purchase new. As a triplex and with 1 sold already, there are only 2 opportunities remaining here at the GreenView on 17th eco-friendly Built GREEN Vancouver homes for sale.

The GreenView Luxury North Shore Home Floorplans

With four incredible levels of finished living space, these healthy eco-friendly Vancouver homes for sale provide adequate space for growing families, retirees or couples looking for lots of living and storage space. The Main Floor of the North Shore GreenView Triplex Townhomes will feature a private entry, private garage (attached), large outdoor patio, gas fireplace and main floor powder room. In addition, the main floor of the GreenView triplex on West 17th Street North Vancouver will have solid hardwood floorings, and gourmet customized kitchen with island, granite and stainless finishes. The second floor of the luxury North Shore homes at GreenView Built GREEN triplex will have the master bedroom with a huge closet and ensuite shower. In addition, there are two additional large bedrooms plus a second bedroom with deep soaker tub. The pre-sale luxury North Shore homes at eco-friendly GreenView North Vancouver townhomes for sale will also feature premium carpeting with a comfortable ½ inch underlay in addition to customized recessed lighting throughout. The second floor also features a large walk through dressing room. The basement of these boutique North shore homes for sale is where the entertainment starts. With a full walk out basement, private bathroom with large walk-in shower, a workshop, media room plus a bonus room for extra storage, you just can’t go wrong with the amount of space you will have to entertain or relax in your own eco-friendly North Shore Built GREEN home. In addition, you will have a full sized laundry room with sink and cabinetry. The top floor is the most impressive of these Built GREEN luxury North Shore homes for sale and features a rooftop lounge area with a wet bar and granite bench top. In addition, there is a huge rooftop deck which features unparalleled 270 degree views from Burnaby to downtown Vancouver and to the North Shore Mountains. These GreenView luxury North Shore homes for sale will also feature self irrigation system, professional landscaping, mood lighting on the exterior facades in addition to a parking pad. Also, an incredible Built GREEN luxury North Shore home feature are the open staircases with wide plank hardwood steps. These allow ample natural light into every floor. Offered at $849,000 and over 2700 sq ft in size, these Built GREEN eco-friendly luxury North Shore homes for sale won’t last long!

Call Gayle Eddie at 604.649.2036 or Ralph Maglieri at Remax today at 604.961.9255 for a sneak peak at these boutique luxury North Vancouver homes for sale or click here for the GreenView Online Brochure. Offered at $849,000.