Three suite types. One trusted builder.

Compact Garden Suite

The Smart Start — Efficient, Approvable, Rentable

Our compact garden suite model is purpose-built for standard Edmonton infill lots. At 400 sq ft of living space paired with a 473 sq ft attached garage, this single-storey design hits the sweet spot between rental revenue, construction cost, and lot coverage compliance.

City of Edmonton approved and reviewed by the Building Discipline, this suite type is ideal for homeowners looking to add a mortgage helper without sacrificing their backyard.

• —400 sq ft fully self-contained suite
• —473 sq ft attached garage (16'0" overhead door)
• —Asphalt shingle gable roof with non-vented soffit
• —Bedroom, full kitchen, and bathroom
• —Screw pile foundation — no major excavation required
• —Radon gas extraction system included
• —1-hour fire-rated separation between garage and suite
• —2 layers 5/8" Type X drywall on garage ceiling
• —Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector
• —Engineered LVL beams as required
• —Cellulose fibre insulation R-52 in roof
• —All work meets NBC 2019 Alberta Edition

11216 – 93 Street NW, Edmonton · Approved July 2021

Premium Two-Storey Garden Suite

Maximum Rental Income — Luxury Living Above the Garage

Our flagship two-storey garden suite delivers 1,316 sq ft of total developed space — a full-size apartment above a double garage with flex room. Featuring a vaulted master bedroom, open-plan kitchen and living room, private balcony, and premium finishes, this suite commands top-of-market rental rates in Edmonton's northeast and mature neighbourhoods.

Built to comply with the 2019 National Building Code Alberta Edition, Section 9.36 Energy Efficiency — Zone 7A, this suite is engineered for Alberta winters and designed for discerning tenants.

• —534 sq ft upper floor: master bedroom + ensuite + kitchen + living
• —782 sq ft main floor: double garage + flex room + full bathroom
• —Vaulted ceiling in master bedroom
• —Private balcony with Duradek waterproof membrane
• —5'0" privacy wall with obscured glass screen
• —42" aluminum & glass railing
• —Engineered LVL flush beams throughout
• —Horizontal vinyl siding + 8" aluminum fascia
• —Soil gas control system (NBC 2019 AE 9.13.4)
• —Radon mitigation detail included
• —Non-vented soffit, fully compliant
• —45-min fire-rated door, self-closing, weather-stripped
• —2 layers 5/8" Type X drywall on garage ceiling
• —R-12 fiberglass batt + 6-mil poly vapour barrier
• —Engineered mono roof trusses at 24" O.C.
• —NBC 2019 AE Section 9.36 — Zone 7A Prescriptive

8807 – 152B Avenue NW, Edmonton · Approved July 2021

Backyard Garage Home (Above-Garage Suite)

Backyard Housing Done Right — Modern Design, Maximum Density

Our backyard garage home model takes advantage of Edmonton's RS zoning permissions to deliver above-garage suites that feel like real homes. Units E and F at 12919 – 116 Street NW each offer 439 sq ft of private living space above a dedicated single-car garage bay — with a master bedroom, private bathroom, and in-suite laundry.

The exterior features a striking combination of wood siding, centre brick accent, and black metal panel details — a modern aesthetic that adds curb appeal to any infill lot. The building sits at 9.6 m, well within the 10.5 m RS zone maximum, with lot coverage at just 38.5% against a 45% allowance.

These suites are part of a fully designed multi-unit development — demonstrating how a single RS lot can legally and profitably house multiple families.

• —439 sq ft per unit (Units E and F)
• —877 sq ft total above-garage building
• —Private master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• —In-suite laundry — washer/dryer in each unit
• —Covered entrance with sensor lighting
• —Modern flat roof with extended overhang
• —Wood siding facade + black metal panel accents
• —Centre brick placement for visual interest
• —Compliant with RS Small Scale Residential Zone
• —9.6 m building height (max permitted: 10.5 m)
• —6 m backyard housing height (max permitted: 6.8 m)
• —Lot coverage: 38.5% (max permitted: 45%)
• —157.81 m² minimum site area — fully compliant
• —Impermeable surface: 374.43 m² / 58.78% (under 60% max)
• —Alberta Building Code 2019, Division B, Part 9
• —Simpson Strong-Tie connectors throughout
• —Spruce-Pine-Fir framing, stud grade
• —2-ply 2×10 load-bearing wall headers

12919 – 116 Street NW, Edmonton · Calder neighbourhood · Designed June 2025