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Planet Panels Develops Environmentally Friendly Home In Record Time
Published: Friday, January 28th, 2011
Calgary, AB (November 29th, 2010) – In an effort to demonstrate their efficiency, Planet Panels has completely assembled a duplex to lock-up, in less than three days. The infill duplex, in Calgary was constructed using only Planet Panel’s fully fabricated panel system. “We wanted to demonstrate how quickly and efficiently our homes are constructed and erected” says Planet Panels President, Jim Klus “without sacrificing quality. Our panel systems are developed for quick yet extremely precise installation.”
Right Track: Railtown Project Slated for Airdrie
Kathy McCormick, Calgary Herald
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
"A new builder is on the right track with a development that enhances the vision of the City of Airdrie to enliven and expand its city centre -- and people are climbing aboard quickly.
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The project consists of two condominium buildings that, in themselves, are unique, says Jim Klus, president and partner in Airdrie Railtown Developments."
Airdrie Home to New Condo Communities
Sherry Hume, CondoLiving
Published: Thursday, March 30th, 2006
"“The buildings are designed with tremendous energy efficiency in mind, both in construction and operation,” says Klus. “We are using a specially engineered rigid insulation exterior wall, providing fantastic R-value, with no air leakage.”
As well, Klus says that the building heating is in-floor radiant heating cast into the floor slabs, eliminating those cold-floor mornings.
“In addition, we are using low flow plumbing fixtures, all energy efficient lighting, which means no incandescent bulbs anywhere, and are providing five EnergyStar compliant appliances as standard items, including a full size front load washer and dryer.” says Klus.
When it comes to energy efficiency, Railtown has thought of it all; they will even be recycling captured rainwater for irrigation.