Ontario Construction News staff writer
EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design as a solution to address the urgent need for rapid housing development across Canada. The licensable, scalable ‘kit-of-parts’ template is designed to expedite the creation of affordable housing.
โBringing Base Design to the affordable housing sector is an important milestone,โ said Nick Gefucia, Senior Vice President, EllisDon Community Builders. โAs part of our suite of development services, it is the head start housing providers need to tackle Canadaโs huge supply gap and will make a meaningful impact on communities nationwide.โ
The adaptable templates lay the groundwork for multi-unit developments up to ten storeys high, effectively filling the void between low-rise buildings and high-density residences.
Aiming to abbreviate the design process for non-profits, Indigenous groups, and government agencies, Base Design enhances the ability to execute housing projects more efficiently. By utilizing standardized designs, housing providers and their development partners can now complete projects with greater speed, lower costs, and less risk.
Fully compliant with Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Affordable Housing Fund criteria, it meets the high standards required for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and accessibility. It also accommodates specific regional housing needs. Gaining recognition for its potential, Base Design was a finalist in CMHC’s Housing Supply Challenge and has garnered endorsements from housing providers across Canada.
Also, a new, free proforma tool onย the company’s website generates a swift, accurate assessment of the viability of affordable housing projects. Housing providers can use the tool to gain early clarity on technical and financial aspects of their projects, enabling them to present well-founded proposals to funders and stakeholders.
To access the new Base Designโข tool, please visit:ย communitybuilders.ellisdon.com/free-proforma,