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Green · Resilient
Fast · Smart

What sits inside an Avente Home.

Four promises

What each letter means.

G

Green

Sealed shell, triple glass, VRF, no gas.

R

Resilient

Concrete, steel, no wood. Built for a century.

F

Fast

Permit-ready plans, fewer trades.

S

Smart

One system, handed over working.

Wall section

Inside an ICF wall, layer by layer.

Tap a layer. Inside is on the left, outside on the right.

03

Reinforced concrete core

Poured on site inside the foam forms, reinforced both ways with fiberglass (GFRP) rebar that never rusts. It carries the house, blocks sound and does not burn.

Typical 6 in core, GFRP rebar per engineer
Inside the core

Fiberglass rebar, not steel.

Same job as steel. No rust, no weight, no metal.

Steel rebar compared with fiberglass GFRP rebar inside concrete Left: a steel bar inside concrete with rust spreading and cracks forming. Right: a gold fiberglass bar inside sound concrete, with no rust. Steel rebarrusts, swells, cracks the concrete GFRP fiberglass rebarno rust, concrete stays sound
Watch

One worker, one bundle, no sparks.

Carried by hand. Cut with a diamond blade.

G

Green

Lasts generations. Lower carbon.

R

Resilient

Stronger in tension. Salt-proof.

F

Fast

About ¼ the weight of steel.

S

Smart

No metal, no cold bridges.

PropertySteel rebarGFRP rebar (Avente GRFS)
Rust✕Corrodes when water reaches it✓Cannot rust
Weight✕Heavy bundles, often lifted by machine✓About ¼ the weight, carried by hand
Strength✕Standard tensile strength✓Higher tensile strength, strong bond to concrete
Electricity and magnetism✕Conductive and magnetic✓Non-conductive, non-magnetic
Heat and cold✕Conducts heat and cold✓Does not carry cold through the wall
On site✕Heavy cutting and bending✓Straight lengths, cut with a diamond blade
StandardCSA G30.18CSA S807 bars, designed by the project engineer
Side by side

Typical GTA luxury and the Avente Home.

Start with the wall: it is where the two homes differ most.

Wood frameTypical GTA build

Wood frame wall

Wood frame wallCutaway of a wood frame wall: lap siding, house wrap, OSB sheathing, wood studs with batts in hollow cavities, a vapour barrier and drywall. Pins mark water, fire, termites, mold and heat loss. Lap sidingHouse wrapOSB sheathingWood studs + battsHollow cavitiesVapour barrierDrywall
  • WaterSoaks up water and can rot
  • FireThe frame itself can burn
  • TermitesWood framing is food for termites
  • MoldHollow cavities trap damp
  • SoundStreet noise passes through
  • EnergyHeat leaks at every stud
  • StrengthLight timber frame
  • AssemblyFrame, sheathe, wrap, insulate: many steps
ICF concreteThe Avente Home

ICF concrete wall

ICF concrete wallCutaway of an ICF wall: exterior finish, continuous outer foam, a concrete core reinforced with fiberglass (GFRP) rebar, continuous inner foam and an interior finish. Pins mark protection from water, fire, termites, mold and heat loss. Exterior finishStucco, stone or panelsOuter foamContinuous EPSReinforced concreteFiberglass (GFRP) rebarInner foamContinuous EPSInterior finishDrywall on built-in ties
  • WaterConcrete core won't rot
  • FireConcrete core doesn't burn
  • TermitesNo wood framing to eat
  • MoldSolid wall, no hollow cavities
  • SoundQuiet, solid mass
  • EnergyContinuous insulation both sides
  • StrengthFiberglass-reinforced concrete core
  • AssemblyForm, insulation and structure in one step

Illustration of typical assemblies. Final layers, thicknesses and ratings are set by the project engineer.

Every other layer, compared

Part of the homeTypical GTA luxuryAvente Home (GRFS)
Exterior walls–Wood frame✓ICF concrete with fiberglass (GFRP) rebar
Interior walls–Wood studs✓Steel studs
Roof–Wood trusses✓Steel trusses + insulated metal panels, or an Insul-Deck concrete roof
Heating and cooling–Gas furnace + AC✓VRF heat pump + ERV/HRV
Floors–Forced air only✓Floor heating
Windows–Double-pane✓Triple-pane
Lighting–Pot lights✓Magnetic track + shadow-gap lines
Control–Separate apps✓One smart-home system
Surfaces–Tile and natural stone✓Large-slab sintered stone
Kitchen–Catalogue cabinets✓Premium kitchen drawn into the plan
Appliances–Imported brands at retail✓Built-in, manufacturer warranty
Bath–Standard vanity, tiled shower✓Signature vanity, rain panels, lit niches
Outside–Plain facade✓LED facade, matched landscape light, heated driveway
3D lab · S-4000

Steel inside, concrete around.

Our signature plan. Spin it, peel it, look inside.

S-4000 · ~3,900 sf + 2,230 sf basement · 40 × 56 ftDrag to turn · scroll to zoom

Layers

Signature Plan S-4000 · concept model. See the floor plans →

Fast · the ecosystem

One system. Many hands at once.

Parts are made off-site while the walls go up.

01ICF blocksForm, insulation, wall
02GFRP rebarLight, cut on site
03Steel studsRoll-formed to length
04Steel trussesMade to the roof shape
05Insul-Deck + IMPFloors and roof close fast
06FinishesFactory-direct, pre-ordered
Roof

Two roofs. Both built to last.

No wood up top. Pick steel or concrete.

ALight and fast

Steel trusses + IMP

  • Steel trusses
  • Insulated metal panels
  • Fastest dry-in
BSolid as the walls

Insul-Deck concrete roof

  • Insulated forms
  • Poured concrete slab
  • Quiet and storm-ready
Interiors

Light you see, from a source you don't.

Pick the mood. We draw it in.

Seamless

Lines that run unbroken

Flush light lines, ceiling to wall.

Floating

Surfaces that seem to hover

Hidden light under every edge.

Assemblies

How each part is put together.

The short version. Tap to open.

Custom home during framing
01Foundation and basement

10 ft basement, ICF below grade, walk-up to the yard.

02Walls

ICF concrete outside, steel studs inside, with no wood in the structure.

03Floors

Floor heating in every room, under large-slab surfaces that hold warmth evenly.

04Roof

A: steel trusses + IMP. B: Insul-Deck concrete roof.

See the Insul-Deck roof film

05Windows and doors

Triple-pane glazing in heavy thermally broken frames, sized for double-height glass entries.

06Heating, cooling and fresh air

A VRF heat pump system with an ERV for fresh air. No gas furnace; each zone keeps its own temperature.

07Electrical and smart home

One system for lighting, climate, shades, cameras and locks, programmed and handed over working.

08Lighting

Seamless or Floating collections: magnetic track and shadow-gap lines, with install details drawn into the plans.

09Finishes

Large-slab sintered stone, premium kitchens built to the plan, built-in appliances and signature bath sets.

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  • 3D walkthrough: from foundation to interiors
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