Retrofit Diary

The exterior of 575 Danforth Road, a Retrofit Accelerator project under construction.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Innovative technologies increase productivity

3/2025 - By integrating innovative technologies into an ambitious retrofit project, we minimized construction time and allowed residents to remain in their homes. Get the latest updates in our Retrofit Diary.

Retrofit Services Manager, Kaitlin Carroll discusses an upcoming heat pump installation with Toronto Community Housing residents. Photo by Nhan Ng Productions

Extreme heat bylaws: Perspectives from our retrofit services manager

10/2024 - Our latest retrofit diary from Kaitlin Carroll, Retrofit Services Manager, offers practical considerations and explores how thoughtful planning can ensure extreme heat bylaws benefit both building owners and tenants.

Deep Retrofit Diary: A New Kind of Project Delivery

6/2021 - There’s one basic concept that is completely changing the way we do retrofits at TAF. Integrated Project Delivery integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Building a Green Workforce

2/2020 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is possible through partnership with Building Up.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Installation Underway

12/2019 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is underway.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction Begins

11/2019 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is underway.