Ontario building codes changed last year allowing for a maximum height for wood-framing from four stories to six. This happened, according to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing because new safety requirements for wood-framed buildings include building stairwells with…
Most high-rise condominiums today are constructed with floor-to-ceiling glass windows but, is this the best method of construction? They are not energy efficient and strain HVAC systems, which can lead to expensive retrofitting for future condo owners. Cold weather outside…