1 Program, a successful partnership of indusâ€" try and government that sets standards for the design, conâ€" struction and use of technology in homes in Canada, is going green. Technical requirements are being expanded to make Râ€"2000 homes environmentallyâ€" friendly inside and out. Râ€"2000 specifiâ€" cations already cover virtually _ every aspect of construcâ€" tion, making Râ€"2000 houses cleaner, quiâ€" eter, less expensive to maintain and heat, and healthier to live More recycled and reused material will be used during construction and toxâ€" icity and contamiâ€" nants inside the home will be reduced by the kind of carpetâ€" ing, paints, varnishes, adhesives and coatâ€" ings, that may be used. Frank Gianone, chair of the steering committee of the Râ€" Râ€"2000 building program goes green Sales Representative SHARON BURTION® 2000 Home Program in Ontario and viceâ€" president construcâ€" tion, Fram Building Group, said Râ€"2000 homes are the most energyâ€"efficient and comfortable houses in the world and the Aim Higher.» Would be a freat with 133 ft. depth and fully fenced. Perfect family home features main floor family room with oak trim. Full 4 pc. ensuite off master with large waikâ€"in closet. Basement with recreaition room., bedroom 2 pc. bathroom Spring for it. SPRING IN THE GARDEN URICE KOSSOWSKI 842â€"3539 Quick possession possible on this affordable home which features neutral decor, bright kitchen and livâ€" ing room, plus fenced backyard with large deck off kitchen. See it with the Results Sisters. $179,200. ftice independ [ _ _ _ ROYAL LEPAG HIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIIIIII LePage Real Services Ltd., Broker new technical requirements will make them the most environmentallyâ€" friendly. "There‘s growing awareness of environmental issues and these new technical requireâ€" ments address those concerns," he said. "They look at the impact of the house on the environment and at the environâ€" mental conditions in the house." 2020 Oakmead Bivd. Incredible value â€" Thousands in upgrades. 3180 sq.ft. Ceramics, french doors, main floor family room with FP. Gourmet kitchen w/builtâ€"in cishwasher, range oven, mirrors. Gorgeous master ensulte, 2 beirms have walkâ€"in closets, W/O to covered deck. An absolute must to view., Calll or just come in. ~LAURICE KOSSOWSKI 842â€"3539 HOUSE SAT. SUN. 2 â€" 4 "According to the 239 LAKESHORE RD. E., OAKVILLE SANDY DALTON®* latest figures, at least one in four Canadians has an allergy or sensitivity to chemicals of some kind and it‘s suspectâ€" ed that some of this could be alleviated by paying more attention to the way houses are built and the materials used." In Ontario the Râ€" 2000 Home Program is sponsored by the Ontario Home Bu.11lders : Association, Ontario Hydro, _ Ontario Natural Gas Association, the *SALESPERSON GLEN ABBEY GATE FAIRMEADOW MARGARET 5°\'° *McCARRON KINGS COLLECE en ® +JOHN CONSTANCE 50\9 *JOHN HEN! FALGARWOOD gggD *JOHN HEN! 8252525 ACTION ISC]UST A PHONE CALL Oaks; Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy, and Natural Resources Canada. Participation by builders is voluntary and there are more than 500 builders in Ontario licensed to build Râ€"2000 houses after going through an extensive program * ELAINE STEERS eg ; it MARGARET * MeCARRON LEONORA eg® cforans ALBERTINE eo> eg> of workshops and training that includes the building of an Râ€" 2000 house. ‘Further information on the new requirements of having an Râ€"2000 home is available from any of these Râ€" 2000 builders," Gianone. licensed said