Major flooding in the spring of 2013 devastated Southern Alberta, and currently it’s estimated that 2,700 Albertans remain out of their homes. As part of its response, the Alberta government has introduced numerous measures to try to prevent future flood damage from occurring to homes and businesses. The floods have so far caused $5 billion…
Calgary’s green home builders don’t just create energy-efficient, eco friendly homes; they also deliver major economic benefits to homeowners through reduced operating costs and superior resale values. There are a lot of common misconceptions about custom homes, particularly related to costs, and if you’re thinking about building a new house, you owe it to yourself…
Choosing Your Calgary Custom Home Builder You’ve made the decision to build your dream home. Congratulations! It’s a big step, and you’re about to embark on a fun and exciting project. Choosing the right builder can be an intimidating process. You want your home custom-built to certain specifications, and you’ve started to compare Calgary homebuilders…
Benefits of Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) The energy our homes use to keep us warm and dry actually has the potential to greatly impact the environment. About 22,000 pounds of the CO2 released into the atmosphere annually can be attributed to peoples’ homes. To reduce the environmental impact of the homes we build, Fine Line uses…
Electrical: Lighting is the third-biggest energy user in most homes. Conventional building practices have evolved in recent years to include more energy-efficient lighting and appliances, but usually it stops there. Sustainable electrical design goes further, incorporating the following: Natural daylighting techniques, which significantly reduce the reliance on artificial lighting and the energy required to power…