The Alexander Condominium was the 1st Runner Up and the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the MultiFamily category in the 2025 ICF Builder Awards. The project provides 39 units in a 4.5-story residential building in Huntsville, Ontario, built using Amvic ICFs made by Alleguard. As the second phase of the Campus Trails wellness community, this $13.9 million project showcases innovative ICF construction that enabled year-round building in Northern Ontario’s harsh climate.
With a total area of 50,355 square feet of finished space plus a 13,369-square-foot parking garage, the total ICF usage was 45,045 square feet. Out of a construction time of 92 weeks (644 days), only 170 days were taken up by ICF installation. The project was completed on time and on budget, and the builders estimate they saved two months when compared to conventional framing.

Design and Architecture
The Alexander’s design draws inspiration from its natural Muskoka surroundings, incorporating timber details and mixed-medium siding that blend seamlessly with the forested landscape. “The building height was strategically designed to nestle below the tree canopy, preserving natural sightlines from nearby lakes,” explained Jon Morton, the project manager, contractor, and developer with Greystone Project Management Inc. “Interior spaces feature 9-foot finished ceilings and layouts optimized for resident privacy while maximizing both interior and exterior living areas.”
Greystone’s team has been building with ICF since 1998. ICF construction proved essential for this project, enabling continuous winter construction despite subzero temperatures—saving approximately two months compared to conventional framing methods. The 12-foot-high parking garage walls utilized 10-inch ICF blocks with heavy reinforcing to address significant grade differentials on site. The building height was precisely designed to match the ICF block coursing dimensions, minimizing material waste and cuts.

Sustainability and Impact
Energy efficiency is a standout feature, with average monthly energy costs of just $28.32 per suite for the entire building, including common areas, noted Morton. Timber overhangs reduce incoming sunlight during summer to reduce cooling costs, and allow incoming sunlight in winter months to promote passive heating and minimize heating costs. LED lighting is used throughout the project. Building height and coursing are aligned to minimize cut-offs and waste generation on site. “Taking advantage of ICF and concrete in the design allowed for the use of the material for fire separations, while providing maximum enjoyment for owners through reduced sound transfer between units,” said Morton.
The Alexander is the second of 12 similar and larger buildings within the development, and the success of the first phase was extremely important, which is why ICF was selected as the primary building element, said Morton. The larger Campus Trails development is a unique wellness community integrated with healthcare facilities, including Campus Trails Wellness Centre, which houses multiple medical practices and pharmacies. The project has received extensive media coverage and generated a waitlist for future phases.