Sustainability
Sustainable development is a growing movement within real estate and has entered the
mainstream of construction rather than staying on the periphery as a niche market as it
once was. ZZY Property was an early advocate of sustainability as we noticed a
groundswell of demand within the Canadian market before the government got involved
with subsidies and rebates.
Thus, we have proudly included sustainable elements in our projects for years, including wood products such as bamboo, water reuse features, zonal air conditioning, and energy-efficient appliances. With electric vehicles becoming dominant worldwide, we are looking to install solar panels to help charge them, offsetting the demand on the energy grid and lowering prices. From a business perspective, sustainability allows ZZY to create long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. It’s a feature of every step of our business, including site selection and design, construction, marketing and sales, property management, and customer care.
Thus, we have proudly included sustainable elements in our projects for years, including wood products such as bamboo, water reuse features, zonal air conditioning, and energy-efficient appliances. With electric vehicles becoming dominant worldwide, we are looking to install solar panels to help charge them, offsetting the demand on the energy grid and lowering prices. From a business perspective, sustainability allows ZZY to create long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. It’s a feature of every step of our business, including site selection and design, construction, marketing and sales, property management, and customer care.
Being LEED certified is proof of our sustainable credentials, which is always our goal
with all our homes. It also gives our customers peace of mind, knowing that the home
they buy from us is not only good for their families but the planet too.
We care about the community because we’re a part of the community. Our families live
in the same neighborhoods we invest in. As real estate professionals, we know that a
home that looks great visually might be lacking environmentally. Our goal is to align the
two and create healthy, sustainable homes that are as good for our bodies as they are
for our families.
Comfort and Wellness
While you and your family value a home as a place to relax and unwind, we want to
keep you healthy while you’re doing it. Our pledge to quality construction, made from
sustainable, breathable materials, ensures that only the purest air makes it inside your
home.
Sustainability and Savings
Our mechanicals, insulation, and air-tight construction guarantee that your home is as
energy efficient as possible. With heating, cooling, and electricity prices on the rise,
minimizing your utility bills through eco-friendly, high-quality construction will hopefully
bring a smile to your face and the planet’s as well.
In Harmony With Nature
We bring the outside in by building homes that live in harmony with nature. Trails, parks,
trees, lakes, and more are all on our checklist when we look to develop the most nature-
friendly, sustainable homes we can. We don’t want to take over the planet, just live in
harmony with it.
Community planning
Attractive, quality homes in nature-rich settings with a warren of walking and bike trails
make our master communities the kinds of places families fall in love with and never
want to leave. Pedestrian-friendly with retail, commercial, and community facilities, our
communities are ideal for remote workers and commuters alike.
Our communities are designed to harmonize with nature, not detract from it. Plots with easy access to woodlands, wetlands, and creeks and the availability of trails and parkland make an ideal setting to raise families in or downsize to.
Our goal as a company is to add value where ever we go, both in our suburban and urban developments. We create employment, amenities, and a sense of community by featuring retail and commercial spaces.
Our communities are designed to harmonize with nature, not detract from it. Plots with easy access to woodlands, wetlands, and creeks and the availability of trails and parkland make an ideal setting to raise families in or downsize to.
Our goal as a company is to add value where ever we go, both in our suburban and urban developments. We create employment, amenities, and a sense of community by featuring retail and commercial spaces.
Sourced Locally
All our millwork and flooring are locally sourced whenever possible, benefitting local
communities and helping keep our costs low.
HVAC
We use high-quality, high-energy, zonal HVAC systems with sealed ductwork to ensure
air distribution throughout the home, lowering utility bills.
All our HVAC units come equipped with a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) to maintain humidity control, promote better air quality and ensure optimal fresh air throughout the house.
Smart, programmable thermostats promote low energy bills, wherever you might be.
All ducts are closed during construction and professionally vacuumed after it is completed. This ensures no particles, dust, and contaminants enter your home.
All our HVAC units come equipped with a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) to maintain humidity control, promote better air quality and ensure optimal fresh air throughout the house.
Smart, programmable thermostats promote low energy bills, wherever you might be.
All ducts are closed during construction and professionally vacuumed after it is completed. This ensures no particles, dust, and contaminants enter your home.
Airtight Envelope
Your high-performance certified home is professionally sealed so that there are no
nooks, crannies, gaps, and open seams throughout from which air can escape. This
allows for maximum airflow and temperature regulation, decreasing humidity and
reducing the energy consumption of your HVAC equipment.
All insulation areas around points or air entry and exit, such as doors, windows, and skylights, are treated with low-expansion polyurethane spray foam to minimize air leakage.
All potential points of air leakage are checked by a third-party verification specialist.
All insulation areas around points or air entry and exit, such as doors, windows, and skylights, are treated with low-expansion polyurethane spray foam to minimize air leakage.
All potential points of air leakage are checked by a third-party verification specialist.
Optimizing a Healthy Indoor Environment
Sun Tunnels are wonderous passageways of light leading from your ceiling to dark,
poorly lit areas of your home, such as laundry rooms and closets, saving electricity and
bringing the outside in.
Low VOC paint is used throughout your home to create a more breathable space. Installing a high-efficiency hot-water system brings piping hot water at affordable prices. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) regulates air moisture efficiently.
Low VOC paint is used throughout your home to create a more breathable space. Installing a high-efficiency hot-water system brings piping hot water at affordable prices. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) regulates air moisture efficiently.
Third-Party Verification
Many of our newly constructed homes are verified by industry-standard third-party
verification programs for sustainability. These include:
LEED Certification: An internationally recognized program administered in Canada by The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) assesses sustainability based on a healthy indoor environment, waste reduction, and energy and water conservation.
EnerGuide and Energy Star®: Two symbols of an appliance and consumer products’ energy efficiency. EnerGuide is a Canadian rating system for a broad swath of products, while Energy Star® is an international mark of high efficiency that refers mainly to appliances and mechanical systems.
Active House: An international organization focused on creating healthier living environments without negatively impacting the environment. Its evaluation system is based on energy consumption, the indoor climate, and environmental impact.
LEED Certification: An internationally recognized program administered in Canada by The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) assesses sustainability based on a healthy indoor environment, waste reduction, and energy and water conservation.
EnerGuide and Energy Star®: Two symbols of an appliance and consumer products’ energy efficiency. EnerGuide is a Canadian rating system for a broad swath of products, while Energy Star® is an international mark of high efficiency that refers mainly to appliances and mechanical systems.
Active House: An international organization focused on creating healthier living environments without negatively impacting the environment. Its evaluation system is based on energy consumption, the indoor climate, and environmental impact.