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University of Alberta lab looks to inspire micro-condo development in the province
The University of Alberta is opening up a 230-square-foot condo inside its industrial design studio to solicit feedback from the public about how such spaces could fit into the lives of Albertans.

The Micro Habitation Lab's grand opening was held Friday for students, developers and policymakers.

Associate professor and tiny-home builder Tim Antoniuk has turned part of the university's design studio into the micro condo. He's the designer and installer of the living room, bathroom, kitchen and bed.

The area features a folding bed, while the bathroom wall can be moved to create more living space and tables can be extended or tucked away when not in use.

Antoniuk is using the space to get feedback from the public about whether they think the design could work for them.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tiny-condo-university-of-alberta-1.4040918
 
How to make a tiny condo (you actually want to live in)
Tim Antoniuk’s prototype tiny condo re-defines what most would consider a ‘cozy' living room.

The University of Alberta industrial design researcher has built a 230-square-foot living space in his university lab--including a kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and a fold-down bed--as part of a project to provide a glimpse into what the future of housing could look like.

“But it’s not just for hip millennials,” Antoniuk said, during an interview Tuesday.

“It can be affordable housing for people who need something downtown, close to work where everything can be easily accessed.”

Antoniuk argues Edmonton is at a "tipping point" where we're going to have to start thinking differently about how we live.

“We’re seeing our downtown transform, but it’s going to get more expensive as property values go up.”

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...university-of-alberta-tiny-condo-live-in.html
 

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