INSIDE THE HOUSING EVOLUTION by Matthew Sachs
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The Only Company that Will Pay You to Use Less of their Product
Last week I joined a group of leading builders in Toronto to discuss what measures Enbridge can take to help homeowners reduce their gas usage. Enbridge has been actively involved in promoting energy efficiency improvements for years through their Demand Side Management (DSM) programs. (Coincidentally, I actually worked with Enbridge in developing their DSM program [...]
Read moreThe Challenges of Urban Intensification
I read a thought provoking article in last weeks Ottawa Citizen about a local infill project that has been nominated for an Ottawa Architectural Conservation Award. The article says that the development of the School House Lofts at 19 Melrose Ave. is “…infill done right: Not too tall, not too dense, and not ugly.” A [...]
Read moreIs Renewable Energy Suitable for Low-Income Housing?
There have been a number of examples of net-zero energy homes built across the country that showcase that it is possible to successfully integrate renewable energy into new home construction. The main drawback to date has been the cost, with these high-performance homes typically costing $100,000 – $150,000 more than traditional homes. Now there’s a [...]
Read moreGreen Building Ottawa Conference “Retrofit – Sustainability for the Future”
The June issue of Ottawa Construction News had an article on a presentation I gave at Carleton University’s Green Building Ottawa Conference. (Actually, the article attributes the quotes to Michael Sachs, not Matthew, but trust me it’s me!).
Read moreIntegrated Community Energy Solutions
I was recently invited to join 8 other progressive builders from across Canada for a conference to discuss Integrated Community Energy Solutions (ICES).
Read moreCarleton University High Performance Housing Project
Over the last year, I’ve been working closely with Carleton University Engineering students on their final year project focused on High Performance Housing.
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