Fairmont brings spacious living in a well-planned package
Friday, August 17, 2018
At 2,303 square feet, the Fairmont by Trico Homes is a well-sized move-up single-family home. But while exploring the model’s show home, it’s easy to think you’re in a floor plan that’s even larger.
Particularly in a home with four bedrooms above grade, that’s not an easy feat.
The two-storey home with a front-attached double car garage, is demonstrated as a show home in Midtown, a community on the west end of Airdrie by Shane Communities and Apex Developments.
Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.
First shovels of dirt turned to mark start of Dawson’s Landing
Friday, August 17, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Trico Homes will be expanding into Chestermere in 2019, as part of the builder group in Dawson’s Landing by Qualico Communities.
“Located in West Chestermere, immediately west of Rainbow Road, the land is adjacent to the existing communities of Westmere and Rainbow Falls and measures about 108 hectares. It will build out to 1,305 homes in 14 phases, starting with about 241 homes in its opening phase. Dawson’s Landing is also earmarked for a regional recreation facility and Ecopark wetland.”
Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.
Trico Homes President named one of Business in Calgary’s 2018 Leaders
Sunday, July 01, 2018
We are proud to announce that Tom Chisholm, President of Trico Homes, has been named one of the 2018 Business In Calgary Leaders!
“To be a great leader when times are good is a challenge enough; to be a great leader when times are bad, ensuring that one’s business lives to see the return of better days, is a challenge worthy of praise.”
Learn more about the awards by visiting the Business in Calgary website.
Trico opens luxury townhomes on the upper west side
Saturday, June 16, 2018
“Wentworth is an upscale and established community in a prestigious premier location in the upper west side,” says Henry Luong, area sales manager for Trico. “There are many amenities, including walking distance to shopping, dining, coffee shops, fitness facility, medical centres, public as well as private schools, daycare centres and so much more.
“What really sets this community apart is the short distance to downtown, easy access to the mountains, the many biking and walking paths and its family-focused lifestyle such as the Westside Recreation Centre and Calgary Olympic Park.”
Read the full article here in the Calgary Sun.
Trico Homes founder to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence
Friday, June 15, 2018
Wayne Chiu, a Calgary-based homebuilder and philanthropist, is one of eight people who will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2018. A release from the provincial government calls this “the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive.”
“Each member of the Alberta Order of Excellence has contributed something truly unique and lasting to our province,” says Lt.-Gov. Lois E. Mitchell. “They are trailblazers who share the best of themselves and who encourage us all to join in the goal of building the brightest possible future for Albertans and all Canadians.”
Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.
Trico Homes achieves Best For The World recognition
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Calgary’s Trico Homes joins a list of companies recognized for creating the most positive community impact, based on an independent, comprehensive assessment administered by the nonprofit B Lab.
The ‘Best For Community’ list includes businesses that earned a community score in the top 10 percent of more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment, which measures a company’s impact on its workers, community, customers and the environment. To certify as B Corporations, companies such as Trico Homes must complete the full assessment and have their answers verified by B Lab.
Read the full article here in the Calgary Sun.
Verona great room leaves towering impression
Friday, June 01, 2018
After looking through dozens of home options, sometimes there’s a space that stops a person in their tracks.
For Celina-Dee Forand and Stephen Torriero, that was the great room in one of the show homes at Verona in Sage Hill.
Rather than the more commonly seen layouts where the kitchen, dining area and great room are on the same level, this main level is staggered, giving the great room its own space. As a result, its ceiling is a soaring 12 feet six inches tall.
“I was thinking, ‘I have not seen anything like this,’” says Forand. “Out of all the places that we have seen — we probably checked out 20 other places — it spoke to me.”
Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.
Loving Seton
Monday, May 28, 2018
First-time homebuyers want affordability and functionality, to live in style and to still save. Trico Homes has always been in the forefront when it comes to catering to these buyers’ needs. Trico’s new line of laned homes in some of the most popular communities in Calgary speak of their innovative approach.
The renowned homebuilder has revamped their line of detached garage single-family homes to create floor plans that any first-time homebuyer or downsizer looking for space, style and affordability will love. The newly opened zero lot line show homes in the exciting new community of Seton speaks volumes about the acumen of Trico Homes.
Eden shines a light on sunny surroundings at Legacy Common
Friday, May 25, 2018
Sunny weather isn’t just for the outdoors. Some homes are designed to take advantage of bright sunshine — filling its most-used spaces with natural light.
This idea is part of what makes the Eden a glowing option for people in the market for a new townhome in southeast Calgary.
The 1,178-square-foot floor plan is presented as a show home at Legacy Commons, a new townhome development by Trico Homes in the master-planned community of Legacy.
Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.
Trico Homes Wins Homestars Giving Back Award!
Monday, April 30, 2018
Trico is proud to be one of the 70 companies in Canada honoured with this award. Thank you to Homestars for recognizing the great work that our staff do each and every day, and their dedication to being community leaders in living out Trico’s mantra of doing well and doing good!
“The HomeStars Giving Back Award was created to recognize companies who go above and beyond to help out their communities. [These companies] gave more than just monetary donations, they put in their time, effort and labour to give back in any way they can.”
Click here to view the full list of Giving Back Award recipients.