Transforming from the Inside: TCHC Donvale Manor Retrofit
Donvale Manor is a seven-storey seniors’ residence built in 1970. Its renewal pairs better building performance with greater comfort, access, and community. Guided by Passive House principles, a new envelope will cut energy use through added insulation, airtight construction, heat-recovery ventilation, high-performance glazing, and careful control of thermal bridges. New GFRC and aluminum cladding will …