The deep energy retrofit of Edmonton’s Sundance Housing Co-op has recently been covered by CBC and Canadian Architect magazine. We enjoyed working with the co-op to help them determine new …
Equity in Design
This article is written by AVID Intern Architect Joy Olagoke Architecture can either help or hinder.1 It has many shining fruits and what initially lured me to the profession has …
Building to Thrive
At AVID we are passionate about creating safe spaces in our community. Our goal isn’t to just create spaces that meet our basic needs of shelter, but to instead create …
Healthy Housing in a Pandemic World
The pandemic has forced many of us to spend far more time at home than ever before, encouraging us to become more aware of our surroundings and their impact on …
The Pandemic Pulse of Canadian Architecture
AVID’s principal Cynthia Dovell was recently quoted in a Canadian Architect magazine article looking at how different offices have adapted to the pandemic: “We’ve made a huge effort to prioritize …
Project Featured in Main Street Design Challenge Playbook
AVID recently had our Boyle Street redesign project included in the Canadian Urban Institute’s Main Street Design Challenge Playbook. The playbook was created to share ideas, inspiration, and strategies for …
Winter Cities
Winter plays such a large part in our lives here in Edmonton, and as designers, we have the challenge of finding effective and joyful ways to integrate this season! If …
Designing for Invisible Disabilities
A lot of our projects here at Avid involve working with community groups who have very specific needs. Needs that most often do not fit into the typical mold. It …
What’s Really Missing in the “Missing Middle”
by Shafraaz Kaba (https://www.afab.world/) and Chelsey Jersak (https://situateinc.ca/) We know exactly why there is a missing middle – price point. The cost of land and construction is high, and a …
Infill Development
There has been much talk lately about pursuing greener initiatives, especially as we see and experience the devastating effects of climate change. We are starting to put focus on developing …
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