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December 8, 2022

Retro Housing Retrofitted for the Modern Age: A Case Study

Retro Housing Retrofitted for the Modern Age: A Case Study The Ken Soble Tower project sought to rehabilitate a post-war apartment in Hamilton, Ontario. The building was completely upgraded, inside and out, to achieve Passive House standard, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive 94 per cent. The success of the Ken Soble Tower retrofit […]