Joe Ieradi Introduces Green Building Material in Toronto

Joe ieradi will soon unveil a new line of green building technology for Toronto. Green Building means using natural materials to construct buildings that would otherwise be built with conventional materials such as lumber, concrete, and metals. Green building is sustainable building; using materials already provided.

A green building, or sustainable building is the result of a design philosophy focusing on the increased efficiency of resources used - the energy, water, and building materials - and reducing the impact on human health and the environment during the life-cycle of the building, through more efficient site selection, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Although green building can be interpreted many different ways, the common opinion is that green buildings be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built structure's environment on human health and the local natural habitat and environment.

Stay tuned for more updates as Joe Ieradi implements has green building strategies for Toronto.

Joe Ieradi - Phase II of The Westmount Condominums

Joe Ieradi invites you to see for yourself, The Westmount-Keele Condominiums Phase 2.

Phase 2 of The Westmount-Keele Terraces Condominium complex is located at 2737 Keele, St., in the neighbourhood of Downsview-Roding in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MAP.

Nearby buildings include Travelodge Hotel Toronto Yorkville, Westmount Condominiums Phase 1, The Max, 1055 Wilson Ave. Americana Apartments, La Place Victoria, Marabella Apartments, Palisades Co-operative, Ministry of Transportation - Building 1, and Ministry of Transportation - Building 2.

"I am very pleased and proud to have helped develop such a beautiful project" says Joe Ieradi, "Nearby parks include Downsview Memorial Parkette, Dubray Parkette, North York, Rainbow Park and Roding Park, which is great for families."

Located in the municipal ward of York Centre (9), it is a mid-rise condominium of 12 floors, and 181 units. The largest suite measures 116.1 m2, and the smallest suite measures 52.0 m2. Occupancy began in October 2008.

The architect was Burka Architects Inc., and the developer was Westmount-Keele Limited, owned and operated by Joe Ieradi.

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Joe Ieradi Developed The Westmount-Keele Terraces Condominums

I recently asked Joe Ieradi where he got the inspiration to build the luxurious Westmount-Keele Terraces Condominiums in Toronto - under budget and on time. Joe just shrugs his shoulders and says that it is in his DNA to visualize what could be, and not be blinded by what is.

Having started in construction in Toronto in early 1975, Joe Ieradi quickly realized that this is what he wanted to do - what made his heart sore. Joe is a problem solver, a visionary and a do-er, and is not afraid of challenges - this is what sets him apart from most condominium developers in Toronto.

"I hope to one day be part of the solution, and show people that I can innovate" Joe says.

Please visit his website at http://www.joeieradi.com/

Introducing Joe Ieradi

The new website detailing the person Joe Ieradi is now ready. Please note that it is a biographical website only. Although there exists information for Joe Ieradi on other blogs and websites, this is the only site about Joe Ieradi that is available from the man himself. Please check out http://www.joeieradi.com/ soon to see more.



Joe Ieradi developed the prestigious Westmount-Keele Terraces Condominium complex in Toronto.

Westmount Condos by Joe Ieradi

IN THE SUMMER of 1975, Joe Ieradi was one of the workers who helped build the Triumph Hotel at Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. Twenty –eight years later, Ieradi is back to rejuvenate the structure – converting it to the luxurious Westmount Condominiums. “The beautiful thing about converting this building to condominiums is that I know the structure is very well built. I saw it go up – I was part of the original team,” says Ieradi.

As for making sure the decorative finishes are top-of –the-line, Ieradi is taking care of that in his typical hands-on fashion. Suites now boast expensive features personally selected by Ieradi, including granite countertops in the kitchens, marble floors and counters in the bathrooms, hardwood flooring and brushed nickel door handles. In addition, the exterior of the hotel will be redone in classic stucco. “Construction is an interesting animal,” Ieradi notes. “You create structures and they are there for generations. You look at a building you built and you want to be proud – that’s why I build things a little better so that I can feel proud to put my name to them.”

Roy Varacalli of Burka – Varacalli Architects, one of the city’s leading architects, is working with Ieradi on the 252 suites at Westmount Condominiums. Featuring one nine-storey tower and one 10-storey tower, opening day prices will range from $97,900 for a bachelor suite with a built-in hideaway bed to $295,000 for a two-bedroom suite with a den. Five appliances are included in the price and on-site amenities will include a pool and a large fitness centre. The building’s main floor will offer a variety of retail services, while other conveniences, including a public library, post office, bank, grocery store, doughnut shop, public high school and a separate high school, are just a short walk away. In addition, Downsview Park, the huge former military base, is only minutes from the site, while the Spadina subway line and Yorkdale Mall are a short bus ride away.

“Keele and Wilson has been identified as a sub-node for the city,” says Anthony Peruzza, spokesperson for Maria Augimeri, councilor for Ward Nine. “It is a good area for intensification and redevelopment and a significant amount of money has been budgeted for and approved. We are just waiting for the construction season to begin.”

“The beautiful thing about converting this building to condominiums is that I know the structure is very well built. I saw it go up – I was part of the original team.”
- Joe Ieradi, President

The Toronto Sun • April 23 & 25 • 2004

THINGS TO KNOW One nine-storey tower and one 10-storey tower offering 252 suites Five appliances are included in the purchase price On-site amenities include a pool and a large fitness centre Builder: Westmount Location: North York The sales centre is located on the 10th floor of the Travelodge Hotel on Keele Street, north of Hwy. 401 For more information: Call 416-630-5151 or email at thewestmount@rogers.com

Westmount Condos

Joe Ieradi is the developer for Westmount Condo project located at Keele and Wilson in Toronto. His role as lead developer has produced an impressive retrofit of the Travelodge Hotel that was situated on that very site. The Travelodge Hotel was running a deficit since 1999 and was on the verge of bankruptcy due to mismanagement and union issues. The owners were looking for a way out and Joe Ieradi provided a very strong project concept that saved the site from being sold in portions. By applying his years of experience in the construction industry he was able to retrofit the entire hotel into a condominium solution that took advantage of the structure and gave way to a very high end solution for suites.

Joe approached the build by making the upgrades part of the offering and not a negotiating point. His ability to overcome construction problems saved millions on the build and gave way to increased value for the future home owners. All in all a very solid success.