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WELCOME TO THE 2018 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES.
The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present our annual exhibition of new homes. With 138 new homes on display, the MHBA showcase remains the largest and best Parade of Homes in Canada. Manitoba’s population continues to grow and people from all over the world have identified our province as a great place to make their home. As our province grows, our communities become more vibrant, more diverse, and more welcoming. Manitoba’s new home construction industry is proud to play an important role in building a stronger Manitoba by building new homes and new communities right across our province. Our 2018 Spring Parade of Homes is a great showcase for our growing province! This year, we are proud to showcase 38 different builders in the Spring Parade. Our Parade show homes provide you with a wide variety of home design choices as well as the finest examples of Manitoba craftsmanship and creativity. As you visit our Parade of Homes show homes, we encourage you to talk to the representative showing the home about unique features and what makes that particular home special. Visiting our Parade homes and talking to sales agents about different options and features will help you to find that perfect fit for you and your family. These show homes represent the best in home design and construction available anywhere in Canada.
In addition to the Spring Parade of Homes magazine, you can also find even more information on the Parade show homes at our new and improved website. Just go to www.homebuilders.mb.ca and click on the “Parade of Homes” section to find all of our Spring Parade of Homes entries. You can also follow the MHBA and Parade of Homes on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for news, fun contests, updates and show home features. Following the Parade, we will be highlighting our Spring Parade award-winning homes so follow us to see if your favourite homes were award winners. Manitoba’s new home construction industry continues to be a strong and important part of our provincial economy. MHBA member builders and suppliers are constantly keeping up to date on the latest technology, trends and building techniques to ensure that your new home offers the highest level of quality available. Enjoy the 2018 Spring Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting.
OUR PARADE SHOW HOMES PROVIDE YOU WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF HOME DESIGN CHOICES AS WELL AS THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF MANITOBA CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CREATIVITY.
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MARCH 3-25, 2018 PARADE of HOMES Spring
PUBLISHER Bob Cox EDITOR
Pat St. Germain VICE PRESIDENT SALES Grant Suderman MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden COVER Jane Chartrand/Winnipeg Free Press DESIGN & COLOUR SERVICES Corinne Ball/Coral Enterprises CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bob Armstrong Wendy King Geoff Kirbyson Todd Lewys
Kristin Marand Jennifer McFee Holli Moncrieff Judy Owen Pat St. Germain Jim Timlick PHOTOGRAPHY Darcy Finley Marianne Helm Numerous Supplied
PROMOTING THE PARADE
OUR MAGAZINE MARKS A 20-YEAR MILESTONE LINDEN WOODS — PHOTO COURTESY OF LADCO COMPANY INC.
MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrew Reimer, Chairperson ALL-FAB BUILDING COMPONENTS INC. Spencer Curtis, Past Chairperson HILTON HOMES Tanya Maric, 1st Vice Chair MARIC HOMES Mike Carruthers, 2nd Vice Chair LADCO David Eggerman, Secretary/Treasurer QUALICO LTD. Laurence Rosenberg THE ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Sean Phillips ALL WEATHER WINDOWS Ihor Barwinsky GYPSUM DRYWALL INTERIORS LTD. Jared Jacobson J&G HOMES LTD. Robert Brosi ODESSY HOMES Ralph Oswald OSWALD CONSTRUCTION Tracy Mainland WINNIPEG REALTORS
By Pat St. Germain
TWENTY YEARS ISN’T A SUCH LONG TIME in the grand scheme of things, but a lot has changed since the Parade of Homes magazine debuted in 1998. Back then, Winnipeggers still shopped at Eaton’s downtown, browsed video store aisles for movie rentals and used old-fashioned cameras to take photographs. If you wanted to post a selfie, you needed an envelope and a stamp.
If you wanted to post a selfie, you needed an envelope and a stamp.
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PROMOTING THE PARADE — Cont’d from page 4
The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) had introduced a spring Showcase of New Homes three years earlier, and its Fall Parade of Homes was about to turn 18 when members hit on the idea of creating a magazine to promote both events. Three MHBA builders — Brian Hastings (Qualico), the late Guy Hobman and Randy Jaquet (Randall Homes) — asked former Free Press vice-president of sales Laurie Finley if he could help make it happen. “They wanted to know if the Free Press would be interested in partnering with them to become the printer, publisher, distributor, sales arm — all of those things,” Finley says. “I went away and came back with a proposal for them that really allowed them to get to the point where the publication would not cost them anything if we were able to drive advertising levels to a certain level.” The Free Press took a financial risk on investing in the magazine, but it paid off for both parties over time. “It was a true partnership. It really took both sides to make it the success it was. They had to ensure that they pushed with their membership to support the magazine and on our side, we obviously looked at trying to enhance it in as many ways as we could as we went along.” Canada’s largest Parade of Homes quickly grew in size and stature, from 20 featured builders in 1998 to 34 in 2000, when a tongue-in-cheek Qualico Communities ad promoted River Park South as the “future home of the next #99,” thanks to two indoor rinks at the Dakota Community Centre — now home to the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex. In 2006, a record 84 show homes were entered in the Fall Parade. The following year, 99 show homes were on display and 140 entries are typical today.
Randy Jaquet at a Randall Homes show home in Linden Woods in 1998. FREE PRESS PHOTO BY JOE BRYKSA
In 2006, a record 84 show homes were entered in the Fall Parade. The following year, 99 show homes were on display and 140 entries are typical today.
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FALL 1999
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In 2014, the Winnipeg Free Press earned the Best Marketing Solution for an Advertising Client award at the International News Media Association (INMA) World Conference in San Francisco. At the time, surveys showed 92 per cent of visitors to the Parade of Homes cited the magazine as their main source of information about the event, and most brought a copy along on their home tours. When the first 40-page issue appeared ahead of the three-day Showcase of New Homes in February 1998, it was possible to buy a brand-new Qualico home for under $100,000, although the median price for a bungalow show home was $135,000.
There were only a handful of stories, but they touched on themes that would become regular features of the magazine. A survey of 200 condominium owners in Winnipeg found that a maintenance-free lifestyle was among the main attractions for buyers, the vast majority of whom were over the age of 50. And readers were urged to check out the latest trends in technology, decor and design in show homes.
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You Can Feel the Energy in Sage Creek There’s a certain vibe in Sage Creek. Residents and builders agree it’s a unique energy that comes from the vibrancy of the community, its people, and the inviting natural sur- roundings. of lifestyle preferences and budgets. She says, “A complete community offers people the chance to live there at all stages of life. Having a broad mix of housing styles in Sage Creek makes this possible.”
For those who have never experi- enced it, a very active Residents’ Association helps bring together the community with events, fundraising initiatives and other activities that are designed to ensure that every- one who lives in Sage Creek feels right at home. Joe Laurin and his partner Claudio Oliveira moved here just six months ago, after an arduous year-long home search that kept bringing them back to Sage Creek. “It was really clear that Qualico Communities had put a lot of care and attention into the design of Sage Creek,” Laurin says. “There was something special about this place that continued to draw us back. There is a real sense of com- munity and it was something that we wanted to belong to.” Laurin observed that Sage Creek residents take a real pride in their homes and yards, and that the land- scaping is ‘amazing.’ “There are other beautiful developments, but we didn’t get the same feeling of be- longing and wanting to be a part of it. We love the trails for walks beside the lakes, and the nature and wild- life that is attracted to these areas. It really is a micro-wilderness inside the city.” Sarah Anderson, of Qualico Commu- nities, says that architectural guide- lines are in place to ensure the high- est building standards, as well as a variety of home styles to suit an array
According to Anderson, the 55+ apartments are in high demand and will be a very welcome addition to the Village Centre area along Sage Creek Boulevard. “The building is very close to the amenities and has been designed in a way to make it easy for those living there to get around the community.” More people means more need and demand for attractive and di- verse amenities. “We’re anticipating several new commercial tenants to move into the main floor of the exist- ing building in Village Centre North in 2018, as well as construction of one or two new buildings along Sage Creek Boulevard that will wel- come a nice range of tenants. There will be a few more places to eat in or take out, as well as some additional service-based shops.” Anderson says that Sage Creek has continued to meet and exceed Qualico Communities’ goals for the development. “This is truly an energetic, growing community that is giving new home- owners that live here the opportunity to be part of something really special.”
Frank Capasso, a homeowner since 2013 and longstanding president of the Sage Creek Residents’ Associa- tion, says this blend of quiet subur- ban life and community spirit are the reasons he and his wife chose to build in Sage Creek. “My wife and I were looking to build our house and visited many areas of the city. We fell in love with Sage Creek because it has plenty of green spaces, trails for some great walks and we felt it was both a very quiet yet vibrant community.” “What makes Sage Creek so unique is the Village Centre with all of the amenities anyone would ever want and need,” he adds. “We’re a town within the city of Winnipeg. Everything we need is right here.” As Sage Creek’s base of residents continues to grow, so will the com- munity’s amenities. Capasso feels that the development has recently been brought “over the finish line” in terms of the many different styles of homes and condominiums and a new 55+ living complex now in de- velopment. Cellular service in the community has also been improved with the addition of a new cell tower in 2017.
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PROMOTING THE PARADE — Cont’d from page 7
Pine panelling, sunken living rooms and formal dining rooms were commonplace, but prescient designers predicted that open- concept homes would predominate in the new millennium. Builders were feathering upscale nests with luxuries like home theatres, gyms and even teen suites. Modern sofas had leather upholstery, the newest appliances were white, and the hottest new paint colours had red tones, from pale pink to fiery magenta. While drop-in Jacuzzis were hot, Hearth Homes outfitted a spacious bungalow with a steam shower, and the next five years saw a growing demand for rainhead shower heads and tempered glass sinks in the bathroom, while pot, track and under-counter lighting brightened up kitchens. In 2002, stainless steel appliances made an appearance in advertisements, and three years later, quartz countertops began overtaking granite as the top-end material of choice.
WHILE DROP-IN JACUZZIS WERE HOT, HEARTH HOMES OUTFITTED A SPACIOUS BUNGALOW WITH A STEAM SHOWER, AND THE NEXT FIVE YEARS SAW A GROWING DEMAND FOR RAINHEAD SHOWER HEADS AND TEMPERED GLASS SINKS.
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It seems quaint now, but in the fall of 1998, a story touting “cyberspace” as a source of information for homeowners noted that all you needed was a computer and a modem to tap into the World Wide Web. According to Statistics Canada, only 29.2 per cent of Manitoba households used a computer on a regular basis in 1997, but the interwebs were catching on in a big way, and screechy dial-up modems that tied up home phone lines were giving way to cable modems. A 1999 Shaw Cable ad boasted that cable modems were 100 times faster than “regular telephone access,” and visitors to the Parade of Homes could try out high-speed internet for themselves in six show homes. By the spring of 2008, entertainment units with built-in fireplaces were a thing, along with man caves furnished with beer fridges and big-screen TVs. All those extras didn’t come cheap. KDR Homes had the first Parade entry with a million-dollar price tag ($1.2 million to be precise), for a 4,500-square-foot show home in the new Bridgwater Forest neighbourhood with an in- ground swimming pool, three-car garage and built-in cappuccino maker, among other attractions.
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Show Homes Aurora at North Point 87 Vega Street 14 Atlas Crescent Amber Gates 234 Tennant Gate Bonavista 28 Bow Water Drive Bridgwater Trails 197 Willow Creek Road
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PROMOTING THE PARADE — Cont’d from page 13
BUILDERS HAVE EMBRACED NEW TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS, AS WELL AS ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
This 2009 KDR Homes show home was the first Parade entry with a $1-million-plus price tag.
After the iPhone was introduced in 2007, “there’s an app for that” became part of the lexicon. Four years later, Quick Response codes became a feature of the Parade magazine and home automation grew faster than you can say, ‘Open the pod bay door, Alexa.’
Builders have embraced new technology to improve construction methods and materials, as well as energy efficiency.
In 1999, a Manitoba Hydro advertisement noted there were two R-2000 show homes, from Prego Builders and Milne Homes, in the Fall Parade of Homes. Nine years later, 30 show homes met gold or silver standards for Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program, and just last fall, about 20 MHBA members took part in a net-zero builder certification course. The Canadian Energy Alliance Association rated Manitoba No. 1 in energy efficiency in
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2006-07, and the MHBA boasts that homes built in our province continue to be the most efficient in the country. Eco-conscious builders have invested in geothermal heat pump systems, LED lighting and solar panels to demonstrate new technologies in show homes, and they’ve adopted green construction practices. In 2009, Parade magazine stories spotlighted eco-friendly elements including bamboo flooring in a Warkentin Homes show home, and looked at how Qualico was recycling wood waste to use as temporary landscaping chips. Cont’d on page 22
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TAYLOR FARM Offers a Rare Mix of Past and Present, Nature and Design
McGowan Russell landscape archi- tect Aaron Hirota says that building on this backstory in Taylor Farm’s design was important to Qualico Communities. “In addition to the Taylor Bridge as you enter, there will soon be a trail system named in honour of John Taylor. John Taylor Passage will connect the Taylor Farm com- munity to a system of trails and viewpoints, each acting as a his- torical marker, with signage that reveals the story of the land and its significance.” Hirota notes that the extensive trails throughout the site combine functionality and engineering with history and community. “The de- sign plan considers run-off and drainage, constructed wetlands and prairie planting, but the history is also woven in with plantings in rows to hint at the theme of farming, while paved sitting areas resemble a plough pattern.” “After a long day of work, we want residents to be able to go out and enjoy the naturalized areas around the community. As the community grows, other amenities will continue to enrich the lifestyle,” says Hirota. All of this, Hirota says, helps to foster the kind of active lifestyle that Qual- ico Communities has envisioned for Taylor Farm residents.
In 2018, the community will see the release of an additional 22 lots, in- cluding 11 large river lots and some wider interior lots. Tara Reid, of Qualico Communities, says this “selective release” includes some new lot types that will provide more choices for builders and their clients. “We’re well aware of the interest surrounding these river lots,” says Reid. She points out however, that since these are very large lots, rang- ing in width from 82 to 110 feet with depths of 200 or 300 plus feet, they will require notable house designs, which is not for all buyers. “Those buyers may be more interested in the selection of 90-foot interior lots situated across from the river lots.” “That’s the advantage of Taylor Farm,” says Reid. “There are op- portunities for various house styles and sizes, all of which will comple- ment one another and enhance the community, and capture the natural beauty of the area.” Qualico Communities has protected a mature natural basswood forest — believed to be among the oldest in the province — as well as incorpo- rating other signature landscaping elements, such as native grasses, as part of the community. While it’s a new community, its rich and storied history sets it apart. Taylor Farm was built on land origi- nally owned by John Taylor, an ac- tive teacher, farmer and merchant in Headingley, as well as a politician and founding father of Manitoba.
A rich history, welcoming commu- nity, and unparalleled natural land- scapes make Taylor Farm, located on the banks of the Assiniboine River in Headingley, a unique opportunity for new homeowners. Rich Juchowski, of Rancho Realty, is a long-time resident of Heading- ley and is excited about the incred- ible advantages he sees for his new neighbours building in Taylor Farm. “Headingley is a great place to live and bring up a family,” he says. “It’s quiet with large lots and the feeling of small-town warmth. Well-established amenities, in- cluding schools, playgrounds, shopping, community centres and emergency services, as well as lower property taxes are all available to the homeowners in Taylor Farm.” All this, he notes with obvious small- town pride, is just minutes away from Winnipeg, as well as top-notch golf courses and the unique beauty of the Grand Trunk Trail that runs the east/west width of Headingley. Currently, most of the show homes are bungalows, which at a minimum of 1,500 square feet are taking ad- vantage of the more expansive lots. “Lots here are ample, with widths from 70 to 90 feet and varying depths,” says Juchowski. “Side yards are also a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 15 feet. Combined, this makes for a more open feel to the community. Pathways of green spaces are already in place and run throughout the community.”
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Stretches of gently moving water ripple through the rolling terrain, alongside extensive trails that lead to the scenic Assiniboine River. This rich and attractive land was among the first to be homesteaded in Manitoba, now you can call Taylor Farm home too.
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>> IF YOU’RE WEIGHING the pros and cons of investing in a new home as opposed to buying an existing one, you’ll find dozens of reasons to go for a new model during the Spring Parade of Homes. In the meantime, here are a few good points to ponder:
MANITOBA HAS A STABLE ECONOMY, AND SINCE HOME VALUES CONTINUE TO RISE EACH YEAR, A NEW HOME IS A GOOD INVESTMENT.
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CHOICE Instead of living with a previous owner’s design choices, you can have it your way from the get-go. When you build a new home, you choose everything from the floor plan to the lighting fixtures to the location, whether you want a large lot in the country or a laned lot that’s close to a new school or community club. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Homes built today are far more energy efficient than homes built even 10 or 15 years ago, and that’s a big plus as energy costs continue to rise. “Making sure your home is as energy efficient as possible makes tremendous sense, and the new homes built in Manitoba are the most energy efficient in Canada,” McInnes says. “At the end of the day that’s an investment over the long term that’s going to save you money when you compare it to the heating costs of an older home.” An efficient building envelope and modern building standards also mean new homes are more comfortable and provide a healthier environment for you and your family, with better air quality and flow and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. LESS MAINTENANCE An existing home isn’t much of a bargain if you have to pour money into renovations and repairs. “You know that you’re not going to need to upgrade or replace existing furnaces, existing hot water tanks, make repairs on a roof,” McInnes says. “You know that your house has been built by a quality builder and you’re going to be good for quite a few years in terms of the product that you’ve purchased.” And in the unlikely event your new home does need a fix, MHBA member builders provide a warranty. “A new home buyer can be assured that any buy that they make from an MHBA builder is covered with New Home Warranty coverage. And that’s not the case with every builder, so if a customer is going with a builder that isn’t an MHBA builder we highly suggest that they ask the builder what their New Home Warranty coverage is to make sure that they’re fully aware that they may not have that coverage.” Parade of Homes Spring 2018 19
AFFORDABILITY “Even though the Bank of Canada has recently raised the prime interest rate again, mortgages are still very reasonable,” says Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) president and CEO Lanny McInnes. “It’s easier today to carry a $500,000 mortgage than it was in 1981 to carry a $200,000 mortgage.” Manitoba has a stable economy, and since home values continue to rise each year, a new home is a good investment.
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PROMOTING THE PARADE — Cont’d from page 14
Along with saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, MHBA members have worked to preserve and enhance natural elements in planned communities. A feature on the Genstar’s Linden Woods development, which turned 20 in 2000, noted that the developer had planted 3,000 trees — ash and basswood (linden) — in the community, which boasted three lakes with natural shorelines, two fountains, a pedestrian bridge, pathways and parks. In 2003, Ladco Company Ltd. introduced naturalized wetlands in Royalwood, along with native grasses, walking and biking trails, parks and playgrounds. Today, nature- and people-friendly spaces have become the new standard in planned communities. With more diverse housing mixes, integrated commercial development and designs that accommodate seniors who plan to age in place, it’s a standard that bodes well for the future.
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>> MANITOBANS WILL HAVE TO WAIT two more years for provincial legislation aimed at protecting all new home buyers to come into effect. The New Home Warranty Act was passed by the former NDP government in 2013 and made warranties mandatory for all new homes sold in Manitoba. It was expected to be implemented on Jan. 1, 2017, but the Progressive Conservative government announced in November 2016 that it would be delayed until January 2018 to allow more time to complete testing and training for an online registry, considered a key component of the legislation. In November 2017, the government said it will defer implementation a second time, until Jan. 1, 2020, to ensure it provides adequate protection for home buyers and respects home builders. Lanny McInnes, president and CEO of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association, says MHBA members had expected the Act to be implemented by now, but support the government’s decision to delay it.
“In their discussions with us they indicated there were concerns in terms of how this new provision would be administered from a municipalities point of view. There were also some concerns in terms of the ability … and resources available to administer it internally,” he says. “We didn’t oppose a deferment. We would rather things were a little more condensed in terms of bringing it into place, but we understand the province still wanting to do some work on this. We also think there’s some fine-tuning that can be done in advance of it coming into effect.” Despite the most recent delay, new home buyers in Manitoba won’t be left unprotected in the interim. All MHBA members must carry third-party warranty coverage on all new homes they build. These warranties cover any defects in materials, labour, design and structural components and are typically arranged for by the builder.
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MHBA IS FAIRLY UNIQUE IN THAT ALL OF OUR BUILDER MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THIRD-PARTY NEW HOME WARRANTY COVERAGE. IT’S NOT A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP IN MANY OTHER HOME BUILDER ASSOCIATIONS.
In addition, the Act will extend the coverage period for structural defects on most homes from the current five-year term to seven years. It will also include driveways and walkways in all new home warranties, two items not included in the current warranty program. McInnes says he anticipates MHBA representatives will engage in talks with the province beginning this fall to ensure the Act is effective and deliverable. “We’re certainly hopeful. In our discussions with the government on this issue they’ve indicated an openness and a willingness to work with us on some of the outstanding issues,” he says, adding he doesn’t foresee further delays. “They’ve indicated to us that their expectation is that any concerns with the legislation and the new home warranty registry will be sorted out over the next year and a half in anticipation of having it ready to roll out in two years’ time.”
“MHBA is fairly unique in that all of our builder members are required to carry third-party new home warranty coverage. It’s not a mandatory requirement for membership in many other home builder associations,” McInnes says. “What we tell the general public is that when they hire an MHBA member to build their new home they know that it’s going to have warranty coverage. It’s certainly an added level of protection that we recommend and that’s why it’s a mandatory part of our membership.” Once implemented, the New Home Warranty Act will provide new home buyers with an even higher level of assurance. It will boost the amount of coverage provided for home repairs to $100,000 from the current level of $50,000 and will provide a warranty of up to one year on all repairs. It will also provide an extended two-year period of coverage for the entire building envelope, including all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, compared to most existing warranties that provide a one-year coverage period.
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>> IN A PROVINCE FAMOUS for the amount of sunshine it gets every year, it’s amazing that solar-powered homes didn’t take off years ago. But it wasn’t until last fall that a Parade of Homes show home featured solar energy. Built by Sterling Homes, the 1,840-square-foot bungalow in the Taylor Farm neighbourhood in Headingley was built with a 20-panel solar energy system from Sunprint Energy.
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Mark Pauls, an engineer at Sunprint, says solar-powered homes are very popular in markets with higher energy costs, such as Europe. The enthusiasm is starting to trickle down to cities such as Winnipeg. “It’s in the early-adopter stage now. We still have pretty cheap electricity rates,” Pauls says. THE TAYLOR FARM HOUSE HAS A TWO- WAY METER SO SURPLUS POWER THAT’S GENERATED BUT NOT USED IS SOLD BACK TO HYDRO AT THE SAME RATE THE OWNER NORMALLY PAYS TO PURCHASE POWER. YOU CAN SEE THE METER CLICKING BACKWARDS ON A REALLY SUNNY DAY. “But electricity rates are going up and the costs of the panels are going down. There are hundreds of manufacturers fighting to make the lowest-price panel. These two trends are combining to make it a lot more attractive for homeowners.” Depending on your house and solar set-up, Pauls estimates it can take between eight to 12 years to get your money back, but everything after that is pure savings. The Taylor Farm house has a two-way meter so surplus power that’s generated but not used is sold back to Hydro at the same rate the owner normally pays to purchase power. You can see the meter clicking backwards on a really sunny day. Of course, monthly savings vary from season to season. In the winter, when days are short and the sun is low in the sky, there’s less time to generate solar power. (And don’t worry if the panels get covered with snow. It’ll melt off.) In the summer, however, with 16-hour days and the sun high in the sky, the energy generated is much greater. If Winnipeg is hit with a lengthy stretch of cloudy weather and you’re using more power, don’t worry, your house won’t slowly go dark. “If you have a party and the furnace is on and you’re cooking on the stove, you still have a connection to the Hydro grid,” Pauls says.
The more than $13,000 price tag for the entire set-up is undoubtedly part of the reason why solar- powered homes are much more popular in theory than in reality. But when you consider the rising costs of running a house and the growing desire for more environmentally friendly, well, everything, it’s only a matter of time until such homes become the norm rather than the exception.
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Solar energy systems are garnering more interest in Manitoba, but homeowners shouldn’t put the cart before the horse. Allison Lund, program coordinator of Power Smart for New Homes at Manitoba Hydro, says the first step is to reduce energy consumption by building a better-performing home. It helps homeowners understand the concept if they think about building an “efficiency foundation” first, by investing in the building envelope and then laying down high-tech options on top of that. That means making sure you’ve got insulation wrapping the whole house — walls, attic and foundation — ENERGY STAR ® windows and doors and a continuous, sealed air barrier system. SMART paths to energy efficiency
SUNNY SIDE UP – Cont’d from page 29 Rich Juchnowski, a realtor for Sterling Homes, says the company thought it was about to time to test the waters with solar-powered homes. Thus far, many people have expressed interest in the show home at 10 Southdown Lane, but nobody has made an offer. (The list price is $649,900.) “People are curious to see how it works and what it powers. They ask, ‘Where are the batteries?’ but there aren’t any,” he says. Interest isn’t coming from a specific demographic. Juchnowski has walked twentysomethings through the home as well as retired couples. PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS TO SEE HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT IT POWERS. THEY ASK, ‘WHERE ARE THE BATTERIES?’ BUT THERE AREN’T ANY. “They all like the idea of saving money,” he says. Switching over to solar power can be a little tricky in existing houses and the indoor connections may not be pretty, but it’s doable. Just like most other things with your house, the solar panels lose some of their efficiency over time, but not much. In 25 years, they should still be working at 82 per cent of what they do now.
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“We offer design assistance, which is also covered by the program, but we don’t dictate. You can choose any approach or technology that you want to use to build your efficient home and we reward you based on where you end up,” she says. A Sterling Homes show home built with solar panels in Taylor Farm has been certified a Power Smart home and while Lund says there are just a handful of such homes in town today, more and more energy-efficient projects are being started in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, including on First Nations. “Consumers are going to see a lot more high- efficiency (homes) in pursuit of net-zero consumption in the coming years. That’s certainly the direction that building codes are moving in the long term.”
Power Smart for New Homes offers financial incentives for the construction of energy-efficient houses ranging from one-time payments of $1,200 up to $12,000, depending on the “performance” of the house upon its completion. Lund stresses that anybody wanting to apply for the program should contact her office before any major design decisions are made and send in an application before builders break ground. On the low end of the payout scale, the “prescriptive path” involves 10 energy-saving upgrades, including increased attic insulation, triple-glazed windows and LED lighting. The bigger opportunity lies with the “performance path,” where homeowners have the freedom to incorporate any technology, building design or upgrades such as solar panels or air source heat pumps into their homes.
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AGING IN PLACE
HEALTH & Home Experts pool resources to adapt seniors’ housing
>> CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND ARCHITECTS are joining forces with occupational therapists and caregivers to help address a looming housing and health-care crisis. With Canada’s population aging and the cost of long-term care soaring, the housing and health sectors are looking at ways to ensure that seniors can live safely in their own homes for as long as possible, says Don Fenn, founding president of Home Modification Canada. Manitoba’s builders and suppliers have already embraced the concept, called aging in place.
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MANITOBA’S BUILDERS AND SUPPLIERS HAVE ALREADY EMBRACED THE CONCEPT, CALLED AGING IN PLACE.
occupational therapists — to make sure their homes are liveable for the long term. He and Fenn recently walked an industry audience in Winnipeg through the need for such a team approach. A big part of the need comes down to numbers — the growing number of seniors and the costs of having seniors live in hospitals ($842 per day), long-term care facilities ($440 per day) and assisted living residences that can range from $2,000 to $10,000 per month. Compared to those costs, modifying homes for aging in place is a steal, working out to about $8 per day. Incorporating universal design into new homes is part of the answer. That means designing spaces to be accessible and usable by all: Making doorways 36 inches wide and having level thresholds at doorways to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs, using lever-style handles on doors, designing spaces with plenty of natural light and many more elements.
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Now the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), through its Canadian Renovation Council, is working to bring the sectors together through training and communication programs to support older homeowners and caregivers. The CHBA is one of the partners in Home Modification Canada, an umbrella group looking at ways to adapt Canada’s housing stock to meet the needs of an aging population. CHBA director of Renovation Services Gary Sharp says a new website at www.homemods.ca will help consumers find all the professional assistance — from specially qualified contractors to
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