Introducing Inspiration – the Minto EcoHome: a CMHC EQuilibrum initiative

It’s more green than you’ve ever seen!

After being selected last winter by CMHC as one of 12 companies out of 72 entries to participate in their EQuilibrium Housing Initiative, we’ve been very busy.

Inspiration – the Minto EcoHome is an innovative, energy-efficient single family home that will open this spring in the village of Manotick.

The goal of the EQuilibrium initiative is to create healthy, energy-efficient housing that produces as much energy as it consumes on a yearly basis. Inspiration – the Minto EcoHome reflects the next generation of energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes.

Attractive, affordable and environmentally friendly, Inspiration - the Minto EcoHome will prove that homeowners can enjoy healthy living without compromising comfort, style – or their budget.

Interactive displays, information pieces, and live tours will guide visitors through the features and benefits of real-world sustainable living.

Stay tuned for more details on our grand opening this spring.

For over 50 years, Minto has been dedicated to building a sustainable future for generations of families. Taking a proactive approach to corporate responsibility, Minto’s commitment to energy efficiency and green-building practices was demonstrated in the 1970s — decades ahead of competing Canadian residential builders and developers — when the company created its Energy-Wise standard of new-home construction. In 1992, Minto built the Innova House for Natural Resources Canada which showcased leading edge technologies. This led to Minto becoming the largest production builder to offer R-2000 homes.

Today, Minto’s sustainability commitment reaches greater heights with the first LEED®-Canada certified condominium, Radiance@MintoGardens. In 2005, Minto committed to designing and building all of Minto’s high rise communities as LEED® rated buildings. For new detached single-family homes, Minto offers ENERGY STAR™ ratings on all homes.

For more information contact:
Andrew Pride, P.Eng, LEED® A.P.
Vice President
Minto Energy Management
energy@minto.com
www.minto.com
416-913-2077