Knowing and separating your ‘needs’ from your ‘wants’ is critical for designing and budgeting your new infill home. A simple technique of creating needs and wants into two lists will save you a lot of time and anxiety and keep you within your affordable budget. Although simple on the surface, this important step can be …
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Edmonton (and Canada) is grappling with housing shortages, especially at the mid-level end of the market. The situation has only worsened during the pandemic, as inventory of available mid-priced housing is limited. The lack of housing supply drives higher housing costs. One solution to the lack of affordable housing is to build more infill housing, …
An approved Development Permits (DP) is required before making an application for a Building Permit (BP) to construct a new infill house (there are exceptions when a DP & BP can be submitted at the same time). A DP determines the site use, building size, building location, and landscaping. A BP ensures that the new …
Edmonton’s infill association, IDEA (Infill Development Edmonton Association), is a proactive group that provides education and resources on infill development to the community and industry. Its stated mission- “To promote and advocate for high-quality infill development within Edmonton” creates a vision for Edmonton’s existing neighborhoods to flourish as communities with diverse housing and healthy lifestyle …
Renovation of an older house versus demolition and building a new infill is a question often asked. Distinguishing between good older houses worthwhile upgrading through renovations versus building a new home has important considerations like scope, cost, time, and knowing what you need (versus what you want)…not to mention intangible considerations like energy efficiency, sustainability, …
The idea of TBL (triple bottom line) is that a company manages itself in a way that not only makes money but also improves people’s lives and the well-being of the planet. TBL theory says that if a company focuses on finances only and does not examine how it interacts socially and environmentally, it is not …
There is a BIG difference between affordable housing and housing that is affordable. Affordable housing is the government-subsidized kind. On the other hand, housing that is affordable describes the ways that the design and construction methods can reduce the cost of owning a house. Designing and building affordably isn’t a niche anymore. Many are talking …
Combining spray foam insulation with
batt insulation onto the rim joist
and into the joist box increases
insulation and reduces cold air entering the house, which improves interior air quality and reduces energy costs.
At Urban Sky, we are passionate about providing our customers with an experience that makes them feel good. We believe in driving value through every aspect of your new, custom infill home and delivering outstanding quality. Urban Sky partners closely with you to design your home, from start to finish. Understanding and converting your needs …
