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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 …

Infill development brings invigorated life with a fresh look to a well-functioning neighborhood. Read More »

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, …

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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 …

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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 …

Infill Design- Affordability with Style Read More »

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 …

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At Urban Sky, we start with you! Together, our experienced design team takes the time to really understand your vision. During the initial consultation, we go over each aspect of your new home to get a feel for what is that you want in your next space, how you want it to look, and most …

What Goes Into Designing My New Home? Read More »

There are several important factors to consider when planning and building your infill home; Each of which play a role in the determining the final cost. It is necessary to have a budget, and you’ll likely want to consider some cost saving tips like the ones found here and here. Even then, it is good to …

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR INFILL HOME Read More »

Nexthome asked Urban Sky to provide its input on its recent feature article on Edmonton’s Infill housing. Infill housing plays a crucial role in Edmonton’s housing development as it uses under-utilized and existing city services, builds parks, creates new businesses and more. In addition, the direct & indirect economic impact contributed by the infill sector is …

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