This is the first Eco-Flats project, created by Tom Knezic and Christine Lolley, who were at the time both co-principals of Solares Architecture. They bought this building and did a Deep Energy Retrofit, full-gut renovation. The result is a rental building that’s home to three all-electric dwellings, and is a showcase of how beautiful and efficient rental apartments can be.

Everything in the building is run on electricity; the gas hookup was completely removed. Because of the energy efficiency of the design and equipment, the electricity bills are extremely low, even though they account for everything: heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, lighting, plug loads, delivery, regulatory charges and taxes.

The two one-bedroom units on the lower level and ground floor have entries from a shared rear patio accessed from Lansdowne Ave. Above them is a two-storey, three-bedroom unit with an open-concept living-kitchen-dining space spanning the entire top floor with a private rear balcony.  The upper unit has its own entry at the front on Dundas Street.

Each apartment is outfitted with the same energy efficient equipment, interior finishes, great layout, and loads of natural light and fresh air.