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HousingNowTO
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From INTELLIGENT CITY post - "The first envelope panels are now installed at 230 Royal York! More than just a milestone — this marks the first use of our fully integrated mass timber envelope and structural systems, enabling faster delivery of cost-effective, low-carbon housing. Built in Canada, for Canadians — and designed to scale."
HousingNowTO
Senior Member
Toured the site today, with the local MP James Maloney and MP Jennifer McKelvie (Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure) -
Sauga89
Active Member
There's a question about this building which has been rattling around my brain. Since you've visited the site, perhaps you know the answer.
I get the impression from photos in this thread that they built the concrete elevator core in a more conventional fashion, rather than using pre-cast concrete sections. Is there a reason for this?
I know that there are other pre-fabricated builders in the city who use pre-cast concrete, and I can't help but wonder whether they could have built this building faster and cheaper if they worked on the elevator and the rest of the building simultaneously, rather than sequentially.
FormerTorontonianBackInTO
Active Member
Does anybody know how much of the interior (if any) will end up having an exposed wood finish? I ask because my understanding is that exposed wood is easier to do in office buildings whereas the building code requires fire/sound barriers that trigger the need to cover up the exposed wood. Maybe they'll be able to do exposed wood ceilings at least (I'd prefer that wood over exposed concrete or drywall)
HousingNowTO
Senior Member
Photos from earlier today...
Full Metal Junkie
Active Member
Oof... All that black cladding. If black cars soaking up the sun can raise city temperatures by as much as 4 degrees Celsius (source), I can only imagine what's the impact of all the dark grey and black clad buildings and rooftops is.
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DavidCapizzano
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They’ve gotta figure out a way to detail the exhaust vents better. Ruins the look imo
HousingNowTO
Senior Member
Shot this CBC story at the site yesterday -- it ran tonight...
Full Web Story is HERE -
Full Web Story is HERE -
Branden Simon
Senior Member
From the GO train on the way to CNE (August 31, 2025)
