What do you think of this project?


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Could it be that code is limiting these designs?
Energy Codes certainly impact design but there are many more factors than window size design: lighting energy allowances, type and efficiency of HVAC systems, electrical design, sensor applications, etc.(the list is quite long). And even in widows the type of glass, the number of sealed unit panes, the makeup of glass interlayers, shading elements, and sun exposure are all factors in energy transfer calculations.
 
This project has all the hallmarks of the logical conclusion of Edmonton's flawed "Gateway to the North" strategy. The city ends up looking like IT is the actual north edge of the map. Bush meets league.

Prove me wrong.
 
The drawings say the windows are supposed to be clear, at least on the units, and given the bottom windows are the same tint as the ground-floor windows in the rendering, I would assume the same there. The night render is probably a better representation of how things will look. The glazing being a dark grey in the renders doesn't do them any favours. At least if the glazing is clear on the ground floor, it will look pretty good for street interaction. If it is tinted, it won't be very inviting. The units' size (narrow/long) makes the windows a decent size on the interior.

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The drawings say the windows are supposed to be clear, at least on the units, and given the bottom windows are the same tint as the ground-floor windows in the rendering, I would assume the same there. The night render is probably a better representation of how things will look. The glazing being a dark grey in the renders doesn't do them any favours. At least if the glazing is clear on the ground floor, it will look pretty good for street interaction. If it is tinted, it won't be very inviting. The units' size (narrow/long) makes the windows a decent size on the interior.

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I agreed and noted that before, too. The grey glazing diminishes the true look. Not saying it's great but this is definitely one example I suspect where finished product will look better than the images we're seeing.

Looking for as much silver lining as I can.
 
The drawings say the windows are supposed to be clear, at least on the units, and given the bottom windows are the same tint as the ground-floor windows in the rendering, I would assume the same there. The night render is probably a better representation of how things will look. The glazing being a dark grey in the renders doesn't do them any favours. At least if the glazing is clear on the ground floor, it will look pretty good for street interaction. If it is tinted, it won't be very inviting. The units' size (narrow/long) makes the windows a decent size on the interior.

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Beauty is only a lightswitch away.
 
Don’t really know why some of you would prefer a parking lot over this lol

I get the design isn’t the greatest and I want something more substantial but wishing this was a parking lot over something that will bring 1,000 people instead is uh not the move.
 
Don’t really know why some of you would prefer a parking lot over this lol

I get the design isn’t the greatest and I want something more substantial but wishing this was a parking lot over something that will bring 1,000 people instead is uh not the move.
All I know is that having a hospital so close to my condo will really improve my chances at getting nice, responsible, senior citizen tenants over the years to come.
 

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