A new

concept for
living
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Vision homebuyers is a hallmark of every Canard project. Inside and out

Canard Development Group is a revolutionary planning and and from beginning to end, we create distinctive living spaces
urban design group that creatively links social responsibility, sus- that work for you, for the environment, and for your community.
tainable construction practices, and innovative design strategies. Working with an eye to unique alternatives, Canard is
We seek to redefine traditional uses of space, materials, and committed to environmentally responsible design. Utilizing
technology to develop exceptional projects that meet the housing BuiltGreen™ technologies, we develop homes that enhance the
needs and interests of today’s forward-thinking homebuyer. Our urban landscape and offer energy efficiencies to our homeowners.
alternative living spaces lead the way toward the positive change Our focus on design innovation is a cornerstone of all of our work
that conscientious city-dwellers want in a constantly changing —from architecture to interior design to the construction process.
urban environment. This dedication and commitment to quality defines who we are and
why we succeed. And, every component of every Canard project is
Innovative design solutions are the essence of our company. 100 percent recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable.
Established in 2000, Canard Development Group provides Come and visit us today and experience the difference
today’s homebuyer with truly unique living solutions. Canard is with Canard.
at the urban center of pioneering development and redevelopment
projects around the globe. We have extensive experience in shaping
and enhancing urban spaces using our expertise in construction,
land planning, urban development, and cutting-edge design.
Canard deploys the tools and techniques of the future for the
benefit of the citizens of today. Our portfolio includes commercial
and residential projects such as the Panoramic Viewpoints, the
Bennett Building, Portable Pilchard Saloon, Sunbuckle Commons,
Frothblower Biosphere, and Snuffclipper bird sanctuary.
Canard has a reputation for creating ground-breaking
homes in highly sought-after locations. Canard is also known for
providing public and private clients with focused and responsive
customer service. Attention to detail in design and fabrication
as well as in our relationships with current and prospective www.canarddevelopmentgroup.com
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A.I.R. units can be stacked or linked together to provide larger

configuration options; you simply select the number of units
you would like.
A.I.R. uses state-of-the-art construction materials and tech-
nologies that maximize overall household efficiency and are
environmentally sustainable. Each basic unit is designed to be 75
percent off-grid, which means that for nine months out of each
year, A.I.R. can generate and store enough energy to independently
supply the unit and its occupants with electricity, air, and water.
The remaining 25 percent is tapped from the existing infrastruc-
ture of the host site.
We have researched and developed the latest in construc-
tion techniques and building processes in forming A.I.R. Each
unit is composed of a light-gauge steel structure, ETFE panels,
and glass. The light-gauge steel allows the structure to be as light
as possible, maximizing its possible configurations. The ETFE
panels operate like inflated pillows, allowing the project to remain
lightweight while simultaneously providing insulation.
Project A basic price for an A.I.R. unit located on a host site that is
A.I.R. is an exciting new freehold residential unit from Canard under six stories is between $200/sf and $275/sf. A unit for a loca-
Development Group offering spectacular value and breathtaking tion above six stories is priced between $275/sf and $400/sf. The
views, and constructed to BuiltGreen™ specifications. A.I.R. total cost to install your Canard home will vary depending on
represents cutting-edge technology in residential planning—a which design you choose, the custom support system, and your
portable unit that can fit into any community and be attached to site location. Installation costs start at $3,500 per unit, but can
any building. This revolutionary housing unit permits homebuyers vary according to the height and other intricacies of your site.
to select not only their location, but also if their A.I.R. unit will be We know that selecting an A.I.R. home is not only a smart
hung, cantilevered, suspended, floated, assembled on, assembled choice, but one that will furnish you with the lifestyle you
in, or extended from the host site. Depending on your chosen site, have always wanted.
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A.I.R. Using less, 12 3

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enjoying more 9

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01 Water and Electrical Tap
7 02 Power Cell and Utility Core
03 Rainwater Collector
04 Wet Zone: Washroom
05 Wet Zone: Kitchen
06 Light Gauge Steel Frame
07 A.I.R. Lift Floor System
08 ETFE (Ethylene
Tetrafluoroethylene)
09 Urban Crop Garden
8 10 Solar Panels
11 Composting
12 A.I.R. Unit Host Cable
13 Retractable Glass Wall
14 City View Balcony
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Features Structure Kitchen Balcony

/ Light gauge steel structure / Top-of-the-line energy / Retractable glass wall
Using less, enjoying more. A.I.R.’s unique / Inflated ETFE (ethylene
tetrafluoroethylene) panels
efficient Fisher and
Paykel appliances: refrig-
/ Indoor/outdoor city view
balcony
state-of-the-art technology features act as a thermal buffer
for integrated interior
erator, cooktop, convec-
tion, dishwasher, and State-of-the-Art

maximize overall household efficiency radiant heating and cooling

/ Utility core mechanical
microwave Technology
/ Emergency smoke,
system concealed on Bathroom heat and panel deflation
and are environmentally sustainable. exterior wall / Single lever chrome detectors
/ Rooftop urban crop garden faucets (reduced flow rate / Linksys wireless G broad-
aids interior air filtration of 9.5 liters per minute) band router creates a
/ Green roof (garden) pro- / Grohe shower head tem- wireless network to share
vides additional layer of perature controlled and with high speed connec-
insulation and reduces pressure balance tions (free internet)
cooling costs (reduced flow rate of 9.5 / Heat recovery ventilator
/ Rooftop solar panel liters per minute and with (expels stale indoor air and
/ A.I.R. lift floor system™ faucet restrictor a gaseous pollutants and
/ Each basic unit is reduced flow rate of 5.7 exchanges heat with
8m x 3.5m liters per minute) warmed/cooled revitalized
/ Each basic unit is / Dual flush toilet with 3 or outdoor filtered air)
Basic A.I.R. Unit
450 square feet including 4 liter flush option / Key card access
mezzanine / Integrated photovoltaic
Laundry energy glass wall (can
Ceiling / Stack front loading laun- produce 470 kwh energy
A.I.R. Loft / 19 feet in common area dry and dryer (uses 34 per year)
Addition / 9 feet in mezzanine liters of water per load / Energy metering control
and 135 kwh of energy unit—the in-home cus-
Principal Rooms per year) tomer information panel
/ Each room has sensory reduces waste
lighting and uses / Non-essential energy
Nemalux LED usage control panel
/ Low energy electronics informs consumers of
/ Pre-wired for high defini- their energy consumption
tion cable TV and tele- on and off the grid
phone / Drain water energy recov-
ering system

A.I.R. Basement A.I.R. Bedroom

Storage Addition Addition
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Steps to Ownership of Your New A.I.R. Home Step 3: Which location is right for you?
Canard Development Group’s full-service architectural design Potential locations for your A.I.R. home are endless and
team specializes in innovative modular technology. We have limited only by your imagination. Access to surrounding
developed an efficient Seven Steps to Ownership process to ensure amenities, commuting time to work, height of the host structure,
that you are happy with your new home. This process provides and the orientation of your unit are all things to consider when
clients with an extensive lifestyle-compatibility analysis and site making your decision about where to put your A.I.R. home. There
consultation to locate your ideal living space. are many steps in locating the perfect site, and at Canard we work
with you to discover the ideal location. The first step in finding your
Step 1: Are you ready to own an A.I.R. home? location is a consultation with our siting specialist. A detailed eval-
Are you ready to own an A.I.R. home? A.I.R. offers a uation will be created and our team will research the city to find the
unique living option and we want to make sure it is ideal location. Once your location preferences and options have
compatible with your lifestyle. An initial meeting, approximately been developed, you will make an initial non-refundable down
one hour in duration, will be set up with an A.I.R. consultant to payment of $10,000 that will be applied against the final cost of
discuss the intricacies of the A.I.R. lifestyle. If Canard feels that your new home. Canard will then work with our partners to secure
both parties are well matched, then a second meeting for a the location. In the case that you already have an area or particular
lifestyle analysis will be scheduled. structure in mind, our siting specialist will work with our partners
to obtain access to your desired site.
Step 2: Who are you? Once a site has been secured, the next step is to schedule a site
The lifestyle analysis will take about an hour and a half and visit. Because site access is critical for every A.I.R. home, we will
is a comprehensive exploration of your lifestyle patterns, set up a site visit to develop an appropriate delivery and installation
personal preferences, daily routines, likes and dislikes, and any strategy. The delivery assessment includes a site visit by the
specific needs or requirements you may have. The Lifestyle architects and siting specialist, who will determine the following:
Analyzer will compile the resulting data and email a written
report of the findings to you within one week of your visit. This 1. Which A.I.R. unit will work on your site.
report will offer a selection of housing options and locations that 2. The optimum sun exposure assessed through a solar study.
will meet your lifestyle needs and desires. 3. Placement of the A.I.R. unit based on sound and wind exposure.
4.Which custom support system is possible with the site.
5. Where the customized access point will be located.
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6. The appropriate delivery method and positioning of your • Distance between the factory and site location affects trans-
home. A delivery assessment meeting will be scheduled and will portation costs
last about one hour. A written report, schematic design docu- • Security considerations of host building
ments, and photographs will be emailed within two weeks of If you require financing for your project, you will need to
your site visit. obtain pre-approval from a modular-friendly lender. If you do not
have a lender, Canard would be happy to introduce you to lenders
Step 4: What does “home” feel like? who are competitive, informed, and modular-friendly.
This is your opportunity to work with our Interior Mood
consultants to decide what unit would best suit your Step 6: Building your dreams
needs and create your ideal living environment. Canard will Once the permits and financing are approved, we begin
send you an Ambiance Package that will include a catalogue of the next exciting step to ownership. The plans for your
materials and finishes to choose from in personalizing your A.I.R. home will be sent to our factory to be built and inflated.
A.I.R. home and should be reviewed before your meeting. During this time, any needed site preparations are completed in
During your design meeting, any modifications to your unit will advance of the positioning of your new A.I.R. unit. Once our site
be discussed. If you would like assistance furnishing your new contractor has prepared the site and the modules have been built,
home, please let us know. Canard will arrange to have your new A.I.R home delivered to
your site and attached to the existing structure. Our module
Step 5: Realizing hopes home travels by truck or helicopter to the location and requires a
Your total project cost will depend on many factors unique crane or other technology to install. Once attached, your new
to your A.I.R. home and your host site. Based on the working home is ready for moving in!
budget that will be updated throughout the process, Canard will
meet with you to confirm the total final cost of your A.I.R. home Step 7: Celebrating your new Canard home
from consultation through construction and installation. We work Get out your champagne glass and prepare to enjoy your
closely with clients to find the best solution for their site and each new A.I.R. home!
project is carefully considered. Common circumstances that can
affect the feasibility and costs of your A.I.R. home include:
• Height of structure that your home will be attached to
• Reinforcement of existing structure, if needed
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Testimonials what we wanted. I feel like we have tapped into a whole new
aspect of this city, a place that is ours to enjoy and shape around
Alan Markfield, Web Developer: The whole idea seemed very us. The spirit of the city and of those who inhabit it should inter-
implausible to me, but I was intrigued, so I got started. From the twine and grow around each other. [Canard Development Group]
very beginning the people at Canard blew me away with the takes that concept to a whole different level.
strategies they had come up with to make my ideas reality. I
wanted a view of the city with perfect northern light, and they Annie Chung, Restaurant Owner: I have a completely symbiotic
made it happen! I wanted to reach my home by elevator, and I relationship with the building that my home is going to be
got it. I wanted a place for a rooftop garden, and there it was…I attached to. It will benefit from my presence, and I feel completely
felt a little bit like they had a magic wand comfortable in this space. We are all excited about the project. I
think more relationships appearing around the city will really
Cathy Shear, Artist: I am actually living my dream. I chose the change the face of Toronto as a whole, as well as the concept of
exact place in the city that I wanted as my home, and then got to urban living. It is really a new sense of community, and is really
design a house for that location! What other design group gives what we need for the future.
you that kind of freedom? And on top of that, they were the
most capable and helpful people I’ve ever worked with. They had
solutions for every question I had.

Tatyana and Surendra Mahara, Lawyer and Art Consultant: We could-

n’t be happier with our home. It’s great as well to be on the cutting
edge of home design. Our friends can’t stop talking about it!

Thierry Malik, Freelance Journalist and Writer: A Canard home

worked so well for me and my family. We thought at first that
there was no way it could be within our budget, but Canard worked
with us to design something that met our needs, and to find a
location that was feasible. They build such great relationships with
their customers, and really seemed to care that we were getting