Mode offers green inspired systems and materials
The Mission Group, the company that brought us developments such as the Verve and Sheerwater, are working on their eco-friendly project Mode - A smart address. The Mission Group has strived to be unique in their projects and Mode is by all means just that.
The Mode project is inspired green with the following features:
- the building is located in the Landmark neighbourhood so there isn't a need for cars, you can just leave it at home.
- plumbing fixtures, appliances and drought resistant landscaping are all desgined to conserve water
- carpets and paints have been chosen for their low emmisions of VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
- water heaters are powered by solar energy systems
- the homes are fitted with low "e" windows that are superefficient
- the home is heated and cooled using geothermal packaged terminal heat pumps
The project recently won an Mayor's Environmental Achievement Award for Most Sustainable Development.
Since the development is in the heart of the Landmark Centre, it only makes sense that it's equiped with hi-tech features such as iPod docking stations and the Telus Smart Box.
The Development is located at 1620 Dickson Ave and features "loft-style citi-homes with seperate street entry, and a variety of contempory living spaces from studios to two bedroom homes". Prices range from $185,900 to $415,900.
At the time of this posting, there's only 10 homes left.
