Habitat Studio

Yeah, we were the first.

The builders of the first net-zero home in Northern Alberta.

The first net-zero church in Canada, alongside net-zero low income housing.

Not to mention, the first home in Canada to produce a measured 40% energy surplus, two years running.

And the first certified LEED Platinum home in Northern Alberta.

But none of that happened overnight. We’ve been building sustainable homes since 1992, learning, refining, and evolving into what we are today.

Back then, people thought we were ahead of ourselves.

Today, we’re known as the sustainable home building experts.

Everyone loves to show off the kitchen, the ensuite, or the living room.

Today, we're giving a little credit to the room that quietly makes all of those spaces better....

Your mechanical room is where a high-performance home comes to life. It's home to the systems that keep your home comfortable, improve indoor air quality, and help reduce energy use day after day. When it's designed well, you probably won't think about it much (and that's exactly the point!)

Beautiful homes catch your eye.

High-performance homes change how you live.

And it all starts in the mechanical room!

Project: Provincial Chateau

Architectural and Interior Design: Habitat Studio

Builder: Habitat Studio

Here from practically the very beginning, we’re celebrating our partner, Trevor Hoover, on 32 years with Habitat Studio! Trevor joined our team as a draftsman in 1994 and worked his way up to become part owner of the company we’ve built today

We are grateful for his calm nature, passion for good design and his hands on attitude.

Happy Anniversary, Trevor!

Why limit yourself to rectangular tiles?

This wood-look tile brings all the warmth of natural wood, with a shape that's a little more adventurous. The organic installation pattern keeps it from feeling too perfect ... which, if you ask us, is exactly what makes it interesting.

Custom homes deserve custom thinking. These are the kinds of details that happen when your design team looks beyond the expected to find pieces that make your home distinctly yours!

Project: Nevo
Architectural and Interior Design:
Builder:

A home designed for real life means designing for the muddy paws, the flying fur, the enthusiastic greetings at the front door, and the daily negotiations over who actually owns the couch.

**Spoiler: it's not you.**

Might as well design with the actual decision-makers in mind!