Ontario’s tallest residential mass timber building is nearing completion in Etobicoke, introducing a new model for sustainable urban housing. Constructed using prefabricated wood panels shipped from the West Coast and powered by geothermal energy, the nine-storey, 60-unit development demonstrates how engineered timber and industrialized construction methods can reduce emissions while accelerating building timelines. Enabled by updated provincial building codes allowing taller timber structures, the project highlights how prefabrication and low-carbon materials may help address both climate goals and housing shortages.
February 13th 2026 - Ontario is preparing to welcome a landmark in sustainable architecture as the province’s tallest residential mass timber building approaches completion. The nine-storey development will soon open its doors to residents, delivering 60 apartments constructed largely without emissions-intensive concrete — a significant milestone in Canada’s evolving approach to low-carbon housing.
Instead of relying on conventional structural systems dominated by steel and poured concrete, the building is framed and enclosed primarily with engineered wood. The result is a structure that not only reduces environmental impact during construction but also demonstrates how modern housing can align with climate goals without sacrificing performance or comfort.
