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Renovation Saves Energy: Shalom Community Housing Co-operative
Over the past 30 years, building standards and techniques have changed. So it’s not surprising that Shalom Community Housing Co-operative gained more than its members expected when it undertook major renovations.
Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Shalom is a 40-unit townhouse-style co-op arranged in
Your Co-op’s Heating and Ventilation System
Heating and ventilation are important in residential buildings, especially to co-ops with mid- to high-rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). The mechanical-system equipment within a MURB plays a significant role in the building’s energy efficiency, resident comfort and utility costs.
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Plans in Action
The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.