The Construction Source

MARCH 2021 They selected a modern but traditional mix of colours and palettes and materials. I think it looks amazing, and obviously the judges agreed.” Another big factor in the award win, according to Emil, is the technology they showed off. For example, there’s a “smart- touchless” elevator by KONE, which can be fully operated by an app on a smartphone. Emil says that Distrikt is the first company in Canada to incorporate that technology in a project. In general, he adds, Distrikt is at the forefront in that space. At Trailside, they will offer high speed internet throughout the entire building, including the lobby and parking lot. They will also utilise a proprietary artificial intelligence assistant called ‘Distrikt AI,’ which tracks energy usage for residents, alerts residents to parcel deliveries, and secures their homes with digital locks – which residents can control no matter where they are, home or not. In addition, Emil says that Trailside has been designed to be adaptable and upgradeable. New technology will be easy to implement. So the building “will never be outdated.” “It’s the next generation of smart living,” Emil says. Emil believes that Distrikt’s customers in Oakville have responded positively to those advanced features, and that they have helped to drive sales. He says that suburban developments are typically not on the cutting edge, but that buyers appreciate that Trailside is.