Liven up your home garden with these bird feeding tips!
As I peer out the window of our kitchen this time of year, I am grateful for the birds that visit the seed heads of the ornamental grasses that I let stand over the winter. I am so glad that I resisted the temptation to cut them down this past fall.For
See the winners of the 2016 Winter Stations Design Competition
The winners of the second Winter Stations Design Competition by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio have been announced! Out of nearly 400 entries from around the world, the jury selected four winners and three student designs by local schools.“The
3 innovative building designs that should make headway in 2016
There are currently a number of proposals in the works that defy aesthetic conventions, push the boundaries of sustainable architecture, and take vertical engineering to new heights. Below, we’ve rounded up three innovative building designs that we’d
View all 378 entries for the Winter Stations Design Competition!
For the second year in a row, RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio have seen an incredible response to their callout for entries to the Winter Stations Design Competition.This year, the amount of entries nearly doubled as they received 378 entries
5 tips for choosing the best area rugs for your home
The trend in new housing is towards hardwood or laminate flooring throughout, or at least in the main living areas. When a room’s flooring is hardwood or laminate (other than a kitchen or bath) we typically need an area rug to soften and define the
EnerQuality is now accepting nominations for the EQ Awards!
Earlier this month, we took a look at some of our favourite sustainable designs in the housing and architecture industry that surfaced in 2015. Now, it is your turn to look back at this year and think about which firm, builder, developer, studio, or
High school students can earn volunteer hours with the free MIKEY app
Whenever we hear about a builder going the extra mile to contribute to the communities in which they build, we feel they deserve some attention for it. Well, Heathwood Homes and The Heron Group of Companies have gone about 100 extra miles with the MIKEY
New, innovative public space planned for under the Gardiner Expressway
The debate over the fate of the east side of the Gardiner Expressway was highly controversial and its future was unsure for a long period of time. We can’t say the same about the west side of the Gardiner. Mayor John Tory, Waterfront Toronto CEO John
The Residences of 488 University Avenue wins 4 International Property Awards
Every year, we see more evidence that Toronto is making a stronger and stronger impact on the world of architecture and design, not just within Canada but also globally. The most recent case of a Toronto condo development being praised on the other side
8 questions to ask when choosing window coverings for your new home
As with all decorating and design decisions in your home, planning will help you make the right choices, improving your surroundings both functionally and aesthetically. If you make a list of all the rooms where you need windows coverings and ask
