GreenLife East Markham II, the Net Zero Energy condo being built by Del Ridge Homes, will soon take the city by storm, promising energy savings that far exceed most condominiums’ in the Greater Toronto Area or anywhere else in Canada for that matter
The second phase of GEM, comprised of 261 units will launch sales on May 7, and units are expected to fly off the proverbial shelf. Del Ridge’s president, David De Sylva, told The Epoch Times that the first phase sold out in one day.
The appeal to living in a Net Zero Energy building goes beyond eco-consciousness; the savings are astronomical when juxtaposed with a regular built-to-code condominium. GreenLife East Markham II promises condo fees equaling $0.14 per square foot, whereas fees in traditional GTA condos are roughly $0.45 per square foot
The energy systems in GEM I and GEM II incorporate the latest technology. For example, the geothermal and cooling systems are four times more energy efficient than high efficient gas furnaces.
The building envelope is remarkably insulated, too, including R80 roofs in lieu of R20, and LED lighting is used throughout the condos.
GreenLife Building Systems is highly intricate and involves a multitude of systems that, when firing together, create some of the most environmentally-friendly buildings Ontario has ever seen.
That the eight-storey GreenLife East Markham condominiums – Del Ridge’s fourth Net Zero residential development—are being built in Markham—to say nothing of their investment potential—is a sure sign that the Chinese community has its sights set on the developments.
