Dundurn Edge Developments Offers a Peek at its Unique Operations Strategy through Manufacturing Sustainable Housing for Students

Online, August 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (San Diego, CA)- In an interview with Business Review Canada, Robert Manherz of Dundurn Edge Developments divulges the company's policy on safe and green building for college students.

"Compared to other available student housing, it's actually quite high end," says Manherz, noting that the bedrooms and common areas of each suite offer plenty of room as well as a balcony or terrace. Other amenities at West Village include a weight room, cardio-room, game rooms, study rooms and television rooms.

The article describes the features of the buildings in which Dundurn constructs. Solar panels on the roof provide hot water for the towers and all units are equipped with heat recovery ventilators that capture and recycle unused energy. A rainwater collection system on the roof feeds grey water into the building's 4.6-litre low-flush toilets. Shower and sink fixtures are all low-flow.

"We have been able to cut both energy and water consumption by 50 percent," says Manherz.

About Dundurn Edge Developments

Established in 2006, Dundurn Edge Developments has been a developer of affordable and sustainable LEED certified student housing. In September 2007, Dundurn Edge Developments opened West Village Suites, a $20 million, 107-unit development that provides housing for 450 students from McMaster University in Hamilton.

Read the full report at: http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/company-reports/dundurn-edge-developments.