Elevating Energy Efficiency at Calgary’s STARS LOTTERY Dream Home

Every year, residents of Alberta have the chance to win spectacular homes through STARS LOTTERY, a fundraising initiative that supports the life-saving work of STARS, a charity dedicated to providing critical care, anywhere. For 2025, the Calgary dream home is once again built by award-winning local builder Trico Homes. Not only is it visually stunning, it also embodies cutting-edge efficiency thanks to energy-saving features like Centra Windows.

STARS LOTTERY

STARS is a charitable helicopter air ambulance organization that provides rapid emergency care and transportation for critically ill and injured patients. Founded in Calgary, STARS was formed when Dr. Gregory Powell, an ER physician, lost a patient due to delays in transport. Inspired by his experience working with MASH units during the Vietnam War, Dr. Powell recognized the life-saving potential of helicopter transport for critical patients. Since its founding in 1985, STARS has completed over 60,000 missions, delivering essential medical care to those in urgent need across Alberta and beyond.

STARS LOTTERY is a major fundraising initiative for the organization, helping to support its important work. As part of its 40th anniversary in 2025, STARS is hosting its best-ever lottery, offering a bigger prize pool than ever before. With every ticket purchased, participants are helping fund the next life-saving mission. Among the prizes are a trio of dream homes for lucky Albertans to win. This includes The Encore, an exceptional net-zero offering by Trico Homes. Support the cause by purchasing your tickets here.

Trico Homes

Trico Homes has been serving Calgary and the surrounding communities since 1992 when founder Wayne Chiu immigrated to the city and began his journey to build a new life. What started with a commitment to creating outstanding homes has grown into an unparalleled reputation for craftsmanship, design, and customer care. Over the years, Trico has expanded into communities like Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, and Okotoks, becoming one of Calgary's top builders.

With more than 13,000 homes built to date, Trico Homes is proud to be a leader in the industry and a champion of positive change. As the first homebuilder in Western Canada to become a certified B Corp, they’re recognized not only for their industry leadership but also for their commitment to community and sustainability. The Trico Homes team is dedicated to delivering life-changing moments for homeowners while leaving a lasting, positive impact on the community and the world.

The Encore: Calgary’s STARS LOTTERY Home

The Encore, built to Trico Homes' renowned standards of quality, is ideal for modern living. With an emphasis on large, open spaces and natural light, this four-bedroom home offers a perfect setting for both family life and entertaining. Its design incorporates premium finishes and eco-friendly upgrades, making it not only stylish but also highly energy efficient.

Designed with a focus on long-term sustainability, The Encore includes net-zero features like solar panels and an air-source heat pump. These elements ensure that the home is both comfortable and environmentally responsible. To further elevate its efficiency, The Encore features a special high-performance enhancement: Centra Windows.

How Centra Windows will benefit the STARS LOTTERY home winners

The triple-glazed Centra windows featured in The Encore will provide the winner with significant energy savings. Designed with advanced low emissivity coatings, these windows help minimize heat loss in the winter and reduce heat gain in the summer, maintaining a balanced indoor temperature year-round, lowering energy consumption and utility costs.

These windows offer more than just comfort – their sound-reduction qualities also make the home quieter by minimizing outdoor noise. In addition, the windows boost security with multi-point locking systems providing an added layer of protection. With Centra Windows, Calgary’s STARS LOTTERY dream home stands as a prime example of energy-efficient building, providing the winners with a future-proof living space that’s luxurious, pleasant, and peaceful.

Interested in improving your home’s efficiency? Contact Centra Windows & Install Pros for a free quote on your project.

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