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Author: Payam Noursalehi

Engineering, Sustainability, & Real Estate Development

Engineering, Sustainability, and Real Estate Development: A Deep Dive with Cara Sloat (3)

May 27, 2024 , ,
This episode features an insightful conversation with Cara Sloat, a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience, focusing on low-energy mechanical systems, decarbonization, and the importance of mechanical engineering in addressing climate change.
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The Harbour Club - Port Dalhousie

Risk, Creativity, and Excellence: Real Estate Development with Sheldon Rosen (#2)

May 27, 2024 ,
Sheldon D. Rosen (#2) The founder of the SDR Group is an Architect turned Real Estate Developer. Over the past four decades, The SDR Group has been at the forefront of leading design and development. Endeavors revolve around creating and participating in exciting projects and
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Lessons in Mid-Rise Development: Insights from Kosta’s Journey

September 2, 2023 ,
His journey as a mid-rise developer is an inspiring tale of persistence, adaptability, and tenacity. He conquered the challenges of undertaking a major project, emerging as a role model for aspiring developers looking to make their mark in the real estate industry.
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From Spoils to Savings: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC), A Powerful Tool for Mid-Rise Developers.

April 9, 2023 , , , ,
With the scarcities in developable urban land, leading developers and owners are increasingly considering parcels that were previously overlooked in the face of technical development and construction challenges. Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) are a flexible tool.
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PARKING STACKERS; AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MID-RISE BUILDINGS.

January 9, 2023 , , ,
In a world where all of us depend on our personal vehicles to get around, there’s no wonder that every new development is always concerned with the quantity and the quality of the parking spaces they can provide their future tenants and purchasers. Parking is almost always an issue for the Mid-Rise projects because they are mainly positioned in well-established neighbourhoods.
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COMSLAB - Deck on the Hybrid Mid-Rise Structure

COMSLAB or MEGASPAN: A Capable Solution for a Hybrid Structure

December 30, 2022 ,
COMSLAB, or MegaSPAN, is a product in a long line of hybrid flooring systems that have come to market over the past decade.
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Heritage Conversion Project - Bloor ST & Huron Toronto

HERITAGE CONVERSION PROJECTS; AN UNDERSERVED SEGMENT

September 25, 2022 , ,
A combination of persistence, diligence, and creativity can transform a heritage building into the perfect opportunity for a mid-rise development project. Heritage conversions are unique opportunities for a real estate developer willing to persist on a challenging path and create a one-of-kind mid-rise project. In
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Hybrid Structure - Mid-Rise Project - Structural Steel and Metal Deck

How to Select a Structural System for a Mid-Rise Project?

July 17, 2022 , , , ,
For More Information Please Listen to Our Podcast:  Structural Systems, Code Changes & Mid-rise Challenges In this post, we’ll try to answer the question, “What Structural system is most suitable for my Mid-Rise Project?”. We will update this post and the linked posts to reflect
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What is a Mid-Rise Building?

What is a Mid-Rise Building?

June 23, 2022
A Mid-Rise building is a powerful tool in revitalizing and intensifying an already established neighbourhood without overwhelming the existing infrastructure and taking away from the character of a community.
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Canada needs Mid-Rise Buildings

Mid-Rise Developments Can Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis!

April 5, 2022
Canada is and will continue to be one of the best places to live on this planet.  As one of the major destinations for immigrants, such as myself, Canada is pushed to grow at an ever-increasing pace which will only get faster due to climate
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