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CMHC: Housing Design Catalogue (2025)
CMHC’s new Housing Design Catalogue is a step forward in making gentle density housing easier to build across Canada.
Considérations réglementaires relatives à la densification douce (2025)
Vous songez à offrir davantage d’options de logement à votre communauté ? Le Gentle Density Bylaw Guide – élaboré par Small…
Gentle Density Housing Bylaw Guide (2025)
Thinking about bringing more housing options to your community? The Gentle Density Bylaw Guide is your roadmap to making it happen.
Enabling the Missing Middle (2024)
This report explores proven and promising practices from Canada, the U.S., and New Zealand, offering actionable insights to overcome barriers and…
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Five units, & above
Whether you’re an architect, urban planner, or simply passionate about housing design, these 5-unit gentle density homes are sure to inspire.
Two Units
A unique photo collection of gentle density duplex designs from across British Columbia.
Three units
Explore our curated image gallery featuring a collection of thoughtfully designed gentle density homes, each uniquely crafted with three units
Four Units
Delve into our curated collection of photos highlighting a diverse range of innovative four unit gentle density homes.