Minto’s latest condo a geoexchange first
Source: · REMI NETWORK · | March 15, 2021
Source: The REMI Network
Minto Communities GTA will debut its first multi-residential geoexchange energy system with the launch of North Oak condo, the fourth phase of the Oakvillage community, in Oakville, Ontario.
Geothermal technology is picking up steam in the high-rise residential industry. It reduces carbon emissions and shields residents from rising utility costs through the harnessing of renewable ground source energy. Resident comfort is also enhanced. Because the geoexchange system provides year-round heating and cooling, there is no system “switchover” between seasons.
The system is designed so that future towers of the Oakvillage community can also be connected, creating a community energy system aligned with goals set out in the Town of Oakville’s Community Energy Plan.
“It is a very proud moment for Minto Communities GTA to launch North Oak, which also marks our first project that will offer community energy through a geoexchange system that significantly reduces carbon emissions and enhances the value provided to our residents,” said Roya Khaleeli, director of sustainability and innovation, Minto Communities GTA.
“Oakville is a really special town, and our site is surrounded by so much natural beauty that there was no question North Oak’s design would create seamless connections to the outdoors and push the envelope on sustainability.
North Oak will rise to 20 storeys and 207 units, located at Trafalgar Road. and Dundas Street East. Starting at mid $400,000, suites will offer one-bedrooms, lofts, two-bedrooms, two-bedrooms and dens.
Social connections and biophilic design
Architect BDP Quadrangle designed a vertical tower juxtaposed with horizontal massing, set back from the street to be pedestrian friendly. The façade utilizes articulation, metal accents, and precast brick to provide tactility to the project, creating a line that reflects the neighbouring developments and respects the surrounding low-rise community.