As we roll into the cooler weather, the Vienna House site is teeming with activity. Two of the building’s six floors are now in place and the third is well underway.
News & Updates
Video: How Prefab and Offsite Construction is Delivering High Energy Efficiency
Our new video explains how Vienna House is using innovative prefabricated and offsite construction methods to deliver very high levels of energy efficiency.
A Cutting-Edge Zero-Carbon Hot Water Plant Is in the Works for Vienna House
Every time a Vienna House resident washes the dishes or takes a shower, they’ll be benefiting from a new climate-friendly hot-water plant up on the building’s roof. The building will feature the first Canadian installation of the WaterDrop Droplet system.
A Solid Foundation
Vienna House is rising from the Earth! In recent weeks, Kindred Construction crews have been building forms, bending rebar, and pouring footings and slabs. Here’s a peek over the fence to bring you up to date.
Cutting Edge
Vienna House is a platform to showcase construction innovations. It highlights methods used internationally, as well as techniques shown to improve the quality and affordability of sustainable and resilient housing across Canada.
Vienna House Groundbreaking Video Recap
In February, project partners came together to recognize and celebrate all the visioning, planning, investment, and collaboration that has brought Vienna House to this milestone.
Construction Begins at Vienna House
Elected officials and project team members gathered at the Vienna House job site for a celebration to mark a milestone years in the making.
A Vienna House Field Trip
The Vienna House team recently toured mass-timber manufacturers to understand the options on the table.
Managing the Hidden Airborne Risks of Home Cooking
Two building scientists call for more research into the health risks of the smoke and fumes released into home kitchens during cooking.
Here’s How Vienna House Residents Will Ride Out Hot and Smokey Summers
The project team paid special attention to ensure that residents will get through heat waves that will increasingly become the norm.