NET ZERO READY FEATURES
More insulation in exposed floors, walls, and under the basement slab ensuring a more comfortable and consistent temperature throughout the home.
Air tight building envelope with Aerobarrier technology keeping an even temperature throughout with no drafts or cold spots.
Triple-pane windows resulting in less heat loss and a quieter home .
Multi-zone HVAC system, including zoned thermostats allowing you to set different temperatures for each zone in the house .
Efficient HVAC systems and Air-Source Heat Pumps providing fresh air and more efficient heating and cooling.
High performance toilets, faucets, and showerheads saving thousands of litres of water each year.
ENERGY STAR® Certified appliances to significantly reduce your electricity bills.
100% high efficiency LED lighting for lower electricity costs.
Energy Monitor showing how much energy your home is using, making it easy to monitor and manage your consumption. It will also monitor how much energy your solar panels .
Solar panels to generate clean, renewable energy.
Inverter to help convert solar energy into energy that your home can use.
Net energy meter replaces the conventional hydro meter and measures both the energy drawn from and sent to the power grid.
A HOME IN BALANCE
A sense of tranquility is the common thread running through Union Village. From thoughtfully planned community paths to inviting interiors, every space has been designed to make you feel at home.
For interior plans, layouts have been fine-tuned by international feng shui master, Paul Ng. One of North America’s top ranking experts in the field, Ng has personally approved every plan to ensure conformity to feng shui principles. These curated spaces will help residents enjoy more harmony, happiness and, overall, a better quality of life.
Options for separated stoves and sinks (to avoid a clash between the energetic elements of fire and water).
Staircases and entrances are kept a respectful distance apart (so that the main floor remains nourished by good energy).
Front doors and back doors are offset (so as not to disturb the flow of chi, the vital life force).
Avoidance of toilets which face a door (to ensure positive energy and wealth are not flushed away).
Sustainable Features
Minto Communities and Metropia are committed to creating communities that contribute to a healthier planet. At Union Village, that means easy access to green space and transit, connecting people to nature and to everywhere they need to go. It means innovative building features like cabinet integrated waste sorting and a way to make it easier to add solar panels in the future. It means quality living and a pledge to consume fewer natural resources, minimize waste, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while providing people with modern spaces to live, work, and play.
Health | Superior indoor air quality will be created through the use of healthier materials and finishes, as well as mechanical systems that will introduce fresh air throughout the home, creating a better environment for you and your family.
Comfort | Homes will have a more consistent, comfortable temperature throughout. Our energy efficient home designs require less heating and cooling than a conventional home, while our sophisticated mechanical systems provide the ultimate in-home comfort.
Savings | The energy efficiency of your home is approximately 20% superior than building code. The water efficient fixtures that come as standard mean that by buying a home at Union Village, you will be protecting yourself from rising utility costs.
Community | Buying a home at Union Village makes it easier for you to maintain a small Environmental Footprint.
Townhome & Single Family Home Features*
Enercare Smarter Home Essential Package
Lets you monitor, automate, and manage your home from anywhere in the world.
Smart Home Hub
Keeps you connected, providing data that helps you make smarter decisions for energy consumption.
Smart Home Thermostat
Lets you control the heating and cooling of your home even when you’re not around, saving money and keeping you comfortable.
Water Leak Sensor
Lets you know about water leaks before they have a chance to do significant damage.
HVAC Performance Monitoring
Gives the information you need to help you save on energy costs.
Smarter Home Door Lock
Lets you automate certain tasks like locking your front door or turning off the lights when you leave the house.
Smarter Home Outdoor Camera
Lets you keep an eye on what’s happening, even when you’re not home. (Single Family Homes only)
Smarter Home app
Lets you access all these features from your smartphone or tablet.
