Edmonton Construction 9 (2008-08) - Page 368

240glt · #**7341** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 4:08 PM**

^ I've said it before. I don't think that curtain wall is the be-all-end-all of residential building cladding. In fact, knowing what the costs can be to replace or repair the system, the problems that many buildings have had with infiltration (especially in Vancouver) and the massive special assessments coming down the pipe for all those units with that system, I would much rather see window wall applied to residential buildings than curtain wall

In fact, where curtain wall is used on resi buildings, most of the time it is only applied to a feature wall or to parts of the building, which is completely absurd given why curtain wall was introduced and used in commercial construction in the first place.

Coldrsx · #**7342** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 4:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

^ I've said it before. I don't think that curtain wall is the be-all-end-all of residential building cladding. In fact, knowing what the costs can be to replace or repair the system, the problems that many buildings have had with infiltration (especially in Vancouver) and the massive special assessments coming down the pipe for all those units with that system, I would much rather see window wall applied to residential buildings than curtain wall

the exact same thing could be said about buildings with conventional window systems and EIFS... my father's condo in van just got a $10,000 special —.

240glt · #**7343** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 4:17 PM**

^ Wait 20 years and try to repair a curtain wall system with failed seals and bracketology. $10k per unit is peanuts.

Anyways...

On the cutting edge of the science world

W hen TELUS World of Science -Edmonton (TWoSE) has completed its expansion over the next five years, it will be leading the world in technology and expertise for a centre of its kind.

With talks already taking place with the Canadian Circumpolar Science Institute, an arm of the University of Alberta, and the three northern territories, the centre is well on its way in working with partners to establish the world's first circumpolar science centre. The centre would include research work that's going on throughout the world, including Canada's north.

"We think this is one of the most exciting pieces of this whole expansion program," says George Smith, president and CEO of TWoSE.

"We are talking about our future because it will truly help bring international attention to this facility, to our city, to this province if we are able to achieve this."

"This is the promise of something really innovative and world class," says consultant Ian McLennan, manager of the expansion.

The proposed new Canadian Circumpolar Science Centre will allow scientists from around the world to not only share their knowledge with the public, but also gain public support for funding to further their research.

Smith says it is the centre's desire to become Canada's national museum on polar research and that Edmonton is perfectly situated for that to happen.

One of the other significant initiatives that the centre has been working on for several years is digital dome projection technology, or what Smith refers to as "the next generation of the planetarium." The Digital Visualization Theatre will go well beyond the stars and celestial bodies.

"New digital projection technology that's been developed is rapidly advancing in our world and opening the door for some amazing new opportunities for learning and we have been already playing a leading role in the world in the development of that here," says Smith.

"The DVT will be state of the art, leading the world," adds McLennan.

The centre has already developed some visual images that have been shared internationally "that have literally knocked the socks off of people about the kinds of things we can do in the future," says Smith.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/travel/cutting+edge+science+world/1861051/story.html

tallisgood · #**7344** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

On the cutting edge of the science world

W hen TELUS World of Science -Edmonton (TWoSE) has completed its expansion over the next five years, it will be leading the world in technology and expertise for a centre of its kind.

With talks already taking place with the Canadian Circumpolar Science Institute, an arm of the University of Alberta, and the three northern territories, the centre is well on its way in working with partners to establish the world's first circumpolar science centre. The centre would include research work that's going on throughout the world, including Canada's north.

"We think this is one of the most exciting pieces of this whole expansion program," says George Smith, president and CEO of TWoSE.

"We are talking about our future because it will truly help bring international attention to this facility, to our city, to this province if we are able to achieve this."

"This is the promise of something really innovative and world class," says consultant Ian McLennan, manager of the expansion.

The proposed new Canadian Circumpolar Science Centre will allow scientists from around the world to not only share their knowledge with the public, but also gain public support for funding to further their research.

Smith says it is the centre's desire to become Canada's national museum on polar research and that Edmonton is perfectly situated for that to happen.

One of the other significant initiatives that the centre has been working on for several years is digital dome projection technology, or what Smith refers to as "the next generation of the planetarium." The Digital Visualization Theatre will go well beyond the stars and celestial bodies.

"New digital projection technology that's been developed is rapidly advancing in our world and opening the door for some amazing new opportunities for learning and we have been already playing a leading role in the world in the development of that here," says Smith.

"The DVT will be state of the art, leading the world," adds McLennan.

The centre has already developed some visual images that have been shared internationally "that have literally knocked the socks off of people about the kinds of things we can do in the future," says Smith.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/travel/cutting+edge+science+world/1861051/story.html

So, will this require a new building or just an add-on to the current site? I'm a little confused, would this be strictly a research facility, or would there be lots of things there for tourists to see and do? I'm a big believer in keeping tourist sites located centrally and (preferrably) walking distance from each other: i.e. downtown. Unfortunately, the Telus World of Science is in a poor location, but since we have to work with what we have wouldn't it make sense if the proposed WLRT had a stop dedicated to it?

Coldrsx · #**7345** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 5:06 PM**

I had heard they were planning another building... i assume this would be part of it.

feepa · #**7346** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 6:46 PM**

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Southgate is probably the first indoor mall expansion in Edmonton in at least 20 years.

How long ago did Londonderry expand? I'm thinking about 15 years ago.

When was WEM expanded with Silver City/Phase IV?

Airboy · #**7347** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Perimeter induction systems are used a lot around here to keep moisture off windows like that. Far from impossible, but more expensive than typical hydronic radiation

The costs are no greater. There are also a number of mech designs options that can be used.

Jasper and one o nin · #**7348** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:02 PM**

WEM was within 13 years I think. I cant remember Londondery's expansion

Spring2008 · #**7349** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:06 PM**

phase 4 was completed in 99

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Edmonton_Mall

I don't recall the Londondery one, but then again haven't been there in ages.

240glt · #**7350** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:16 PM**

Edmonton-area home sales break monthly record

EDMONTON — For the second month in a row, Edmonton-area home sales broke a sales record, say MLS figures for July released Wednesday.

There were 2,277 resale homes purchased in July, breaking a record for the month set in July 2006 of 1,953 homes sold during a heated market, said the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

“Just to make the point, July sales were better than they were at the height of the boom,” said association president Charlie Ponde.

July’s sales were 11 per cent down from a robust June, but on a yearly basis, residential sales jumped 27.6 per cent higher than July 2008.

After a slow start to the year, sales have surged in the last few months of 2009, Ponde said.

“Yet despite the increase in sales, prices are still relatively stable.”

The average residential price in July of $324,847 was down one per cent from June and three per cent down from July 2008.

The average single-family dwelling sold for $372,741 in July, up three-quarters of a per cent from June and down 1.71 per cent from a year earlier.

Condo prices fell one per cent on average to $244,265. That’s down 3.78 per cent from July 2008.

Duplex and row houses rose 1.8 per cent from a month ago to $296,284. A year ago, they sold on average for $316,832.

The average days on market was 46, down three days from June. At the end of July, there were 6,592 listings.

Sales to listing ratio was 82 per cent in July, compared to 80 per cent last month and 50 a year earlier.

“This means that more homes are selling relative to the number being listed, which reduces our inventory,” Ponde said.

He credited Edmonton’s relatively stable economy, healthy inventory and first-time buyers motivated by low mortgage rates.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Edmonton+area+home+sales+soar/1862529/story.html

Coldrsx · #**7351** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:18 PM**

^the most important part of that

"ales to listing ratio was 82 per cent in July, compared to 80 per cent last month and 50 a year earlier."

impressive

240glt · #**7352** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:20 PM**

Job No 88694410-001: To construct a New Apartment Building 87 units (THE MONDI)
11725 - 105 AVENUE NW
Plan 22RS Blk 17 Lot 115
11703 - 105 AVENUE NW
Plan 22RS Blk 17 Lots 113-114
MONDO PROPERTIES INC, MAX RAIMONDI

Coldrsx · #**7353** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Job No 88694410-001: To construct a New Apartment Building 87 units (THE MONDI)
11725 - 105 AVENUE NW
Plan 22RS Blk 17 Lot 115
11703 - 105 AVENUE NW
Plan 22RS Blk 17 Lots 113-114
MONDO PROPERTIES INC, MAX RAIMONDI

i cannot recall... do we have a rendering of this MONDI?

240glt · #**7354** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:27 PM**

I don't think so. It passed EDC with conditions late last year.

rapid_business · #**7355** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

i cannot recall... do we have a rendering of this MONDI?

This would be right beside MTRAC, correct?

Coldrsx · #**7356** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 7:45 PM**

^da

Coldrsx · #**7357** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 9:46 PM**

seriously guys...

rapid_business · #**7358** Posted **Aug 5, 2009, 9:50 PM**

haha...ok, back to development talk...

CMD UW · #**7359** Posted **Aug 6, 2009, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

see illuminada, one river park, WAM uber bling

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and ... icon.... kinda.

..and Century Park....

rapid_business · #**7360** Posted **Aug 6, 2009, 4:41 AM**

/\ Exactly. Drove by it today to see the landscaping on the first buildings complete, and some nice patio furniture on some of the lower decks. This is by far the nicest set of condos to go up in Edmonton, but we haven't been giving them the press they deserve because of their location.