October Newsletter Check out all our latest updates |
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Welcome to all of our new subscribers, we are so happy to have you following our updates. This month we have been busy finalising technical details with architects, engineers and local contractors. Our ethos is to bring you a highly efficient and quality product with a fair price point, therefore we are not yet in position to announce prices but we are getting closer! Thank you for your patience. In October 2019, we began developing an energy model by comparing typical Rossland homes with the prospective the energy use in our development. Results to be announced next month - we cannot wait! In this months issue, we will focus on how our development is supporting the fossil fuel free vision for 2040 by carbon storing, landscaping, super efficient environmentally friendly wall systems and using local products and workforce. Have a wonderful long weekend and happy thanksgiving! |
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Decarbonizing our lives in the face of climate change Carbon release is changing our world as we know it. During the development of Aspen Grove, we have thought about the project's carbon footprint at every stage. From the beginning, meetings have been conducted by video link rather than burning fossil fuels travelling to various offices. Currently, we are in discussion with local contractors who are committed to sustainable practices, use local and sustainable materials and are in close proximity to Rossland. To read more about decarbonization in this development please click the link below. | | |
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Collective Carpentry If you have been following us on social media, you will probably have noticed how excited we are to be working with Collective Carpentry. We have touched upon the materials Collective uses within their wall systems but we would like to share with some of the advantages of using wood cellulose vs foam insulation. Firstly, the composition of the insulation differs immensely. Foam is synthesized from petrochemicals whereas wood cellulose is natural, recycled post consumer waste. The wood cellulose is treated with borax making it resistant to fire and uninhabitable to pests, unlike foam which can be highly flammable and rather provide rather tasty homes to ants and termites. Wood cellulose used as a wall cavity filler provides a more environmentally friendly option free from VOCs and higher insulation leveled product. To find out more about Collective Carpentry please click the link below to check out their website. | | |
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Landscaping and green roofs Aspen Grove is born from the ecological consulting company, Keefer Ecological Services. It is therefore safe to say we know a thing or two about plants. Multiple times I have been shocked at the state developers have have left a site once a new build has been completed, without a thought for the surrounding soil, vegetation or eyesore they are leaving behind. During the building phase we plan to produce minimal site impact by only removing necessary trees rather than the clearing approach often used when preparing a site for development. Once the building phase is complete, the property will be landscaped with suitable native species to create a park-like setting. The building design also contains a green feature. As seen in this photo, taken from our Cranbrook Office green roof, living roofs are a beautiful and beneficial. Some of the main benefits include minimizing run off during storms and reduction of energy needs for the building. Read more about the green roof evolution by clicking the article below. | | |
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