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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …