FlexHousing™

FlexHousing™ is a practical approach to designing and building housing that allows residents to convert space to meet their changing needs. Based on the principles of adaptability, accessibility, affordability and healthy housing, FlexHousing™ brings together the best of everything we know about building houses.

What is FlexHousing™? Provides an overview of the concept of building homes that adapt to changing family requirements.

Why FlexHousing™?
Discusses how FlexHousing™ can meet the needs of a changing demographic in the Canadian housing market.

The Four Principles of FlexHousing™
Describes the key factors integral to a FlexHouse.

Why Buy or Build a FlexHouse™?

Details the primary benefits of FlexHousing™ to prospective buyers.

The Circle of Life
Describes one family's changes through time in the same home.

FlexHousing™ Features
Provides a room by room demonstration of design characteristics of a FlexHouse.

FlexHousing™ Systems and Materials
Describes the mechanical and finishing features of a FlexHouse.

The Dollars and Sense of FlexHousing™
Details some of the costs and benefits associated with FlexHousing™.

Award Winning Designs
Four award winning designs of the FlexHousing™ Design Contest.

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