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HOME OFFICE IDEAS FOR NEW INFILLS

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



There's no way around it. More people than ever are working from home since 2020, and the need for home offices is not going anywhere any time soon. A home office is a very attractive feature for a lot of home buyers, and even if it's just located in a nook somewhere, it's a feature to keep in mind when designing future projects. Surprisingly, ther...

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WHY BUILD AN INFILL WITH A SUITE

Posted on Oct 02, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



Since the City of Calgary relaxed the bylaw to allow for suites in infill properties, legal basement suites seem to be getting more and more popular by the day. Many new homes, especially infills, are now including them, so as a builder/developer, it's worth exploring the option of adding a secondary suite to your next project. Here's why we think...

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INFILL FEATURES GAINING POPULARITY

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



Classic infill design can sometimes feel stale, so it's nice to see things shaken up. When designing a spec build, it's easy to default to the "infill template," but as the market is shifting and lifestyle needs are changing, it's a natural progression for buyers to start desiring different features. Since you want to be careful not to overspend as...

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R-C2 vs R-CG vs H-GO ZONING: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Posted on Sep 08, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



Zoning is one of the cornerstones of building and developing, and knowing which zones allow what is vital. Now that the City of Calgary has introduced a new zone, H-GO, it's a good time to review some of the more popular zones, their revisions, their restrictions, and their differences.


WHAT IS R-C2?

A residential contextual one/two dwelling low dens...

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TOP 10 MUST HAVE INFILL FEATURES

Posted on Sep 06, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



Builders and developers have a lot of difficult decisions to make throughout an infill project. It's important to save money where you can, but you don't want to skimp on the features most buyers are basing their decisions on. Whether you're designing a spec home or mainly selling presale, don't forget to design for the buyers who are shopping. Man...

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PROS & CONS OF ADDING AN ELEVATOR

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in For Builders & Developers



Elevators are becoming more commonplace, especially in certain infill communities, and it's generating a lot of talk about making infills more attractive for older buyers who are downsizing. Realistically, they need to be planned for up front (they aren't so easy to add later on!), and they're expensive to install, so are they worth it on a spec bu...

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