Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Fifth Town wins "Project of the Year"
Lapointe Architects' Fifth Town Artisan Cheese has been featured in Building Magazine's December 2009 / January 2010 issue titled "LEEDing the Way in 2009". The article bestowed three awards, Developer of the Year, Project of the Year, and Consultant of the Year based on the criteria that "put simply, they did the most to fulfill the philosophy codified in the LEED rating system." We are pleased to have Fifth Town awarded Project of the Year, along with one of the Key consultants on the project, Enermodal Engineering, being awarded Consultant of the Year.
To view the article refer to http://digital.building.ca/xta-asp/pageview2.asp?pc=bd&tpl=base_v2&mv=2009/12/01&edname=December%202009/January%202010&w=1680&h=1020&redir=yes&sp
Labels: Awards, Fifth Town Cheese, Press
Friday, December 18, 2009
Three new LEEDers
Lapointe Architects are proud to announce that three members of the team have completed their LEED accreditation exams, and are now LEED accredited professionals. Johnny Dang, Kathy Kurtz and Michael del Puerto have all successfully completed the course Building Green with LEED: LEED Canada for New Construction 1.0 offered by Centennial College, as well as their LEED AP exams!
Labels: Our Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
More Cheese Please
The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese has again enlisted the services of Lapointe Architects to design an expansion to the ever popular Factory. The (re)Source Pavilion was successful in dealing with the need for an enlarged tasting space, and now Lapointe Architects is helping to alleviate the demand for more space in the processing and storage side of the operation. Construction will start in January 2010 with the added capacity helping the factory to gear up for the busy summer season.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Construction Complete on Loyalist Parkway
Construction wrapped up in November 2009 on a Drive Shed for clients with property on Loyalist Parkway in Prince Edward County. The ground floor on the Drive Shed will be used for the storage of vineyard equipment, while the second floor as the vineyard offices, related administrative functions will double as a great weekend getaway in advance on the client's permanent house construction. The Drive Shed affords a terrific view of Lake Ontario, as well as a sweeping view of the vineyard on the property. The simple two storey volume hints at the character of the home to come: the metal cladding is a contemporary accent to the traditional wood siding and building style in Prince Edward County.
Labels: Our Projects
Friday, September 25, 2009
Skiff Cove Residence Begins Construction
Construction on the 2900 sf Skiff Cove House has begun. The new home overlooks Lake Ontario from atop a 20 ft high limestone cliff that runs the length of Skiff Cove in Prince Edward County. The form was derived from the client's desire to get as near to the edge as possible, while still providing protection from the crashing waves, the wind off the lake, and a private courtyard setting. The house focuses views our to the lake, and provides a second floor vantage point for the office to be used as the clients transition from their Toronto home to retire in the County.
Labels: Our Projects
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Commitment to Green Education
Lapointe Architects is pleased to announce the many opportunities to participate in teaching Green Building. Francis continues to teach at Centennial College as a professor of various courses in the Sustainable Architecture Program. He is also slated to teach the new CaGBC LEED Associate Course at the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD). Lastly, the U.S. Green Building Council (the parent corporation of the CaGBC) has asked Francis to be a USGBC Education Reviewer. This means he will be involved in the review and accreditation of new LEED courses offered by third parties across North America.
Labels: Our Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Teaming up with Plan it Right Homes
Lapointe Architects has begun working with the Holmes Group on the architectural side of a Holmes Custom Home. We are providing services through the Plan it Right program, which will be paired with the Make it Right program to deliver a high-quality green "Holmes Approved Home". "The mission of The Holmes Foundation is to ensure that residential renovation and construction is done right - the first time!" and we are pleased to team with this group dedicated to excellence. Lapointe Architects are excited by this new collaborative green relationship.
Visit the Holmes website at: makeitright.ca/Holmes_Homes/home/welcome and makeitright.ca
Visit the Holmes website at: makeitright.ca/Holmes_Homes/home/welcome and makeitright.ca
Labels: Our Projects
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