Co-Housing/ Multigenerational

Co-housing is an excellent option for people who want to form a community, save money, and still possess their own private space. This form of housing typically has multiple families living within the building, which can be multigenerational, or simply people who share similar values and want to contribute to a welcoming and enriching community.

We believe that co-housing is an affordable, collaborative, and socially responsible way of living. Co-housing is great for people with disabilities as well as the elderly who need special care without the downfalls of living in a nursing home or other alternative. In these homes, people can live and thrive together, benefiting everyone socially, economically, and mentally. That’s why Just Working Construction has a strong focus on bringing more co-housing homes to Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding areas. If you’re interested in co-housing builds, please contact us and we would be happy to give you more information!

Affordable Housing

At Just Working Construction, we recognize the importance of social responsibility as an organization. The average cost of a Canadian home has more than doubled since 2000, while wages remain stagnant with minimal increase. We are in the midst of a housing and homelessness crisis, where many are not able to afford to live comfortably in Canada or purchase a house.

We work with multiple non-profits and faith groups to build and create welcoming, warm, and affordable housing for fellow Canadians and newcomers to our community. This can include Tiny Homes, well-built housing, and co-housing/shared spaces.

Having a home that is affordable and safe is one of the most important factors of a person’s health and wellbeing. We are a part of the consulting, designing, and building phases of all our affordable housing builds. Our emotional and physical involvement in these types of projects ensures our highest level of work. Seeing the smiles on families’ faces while moving into homes we built makes us proud to provide the services we do.

We work with local charities and not-for-profit organizations to bring affordable housing to Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding area. For more information, please contact us.

Tiny Homes/Laneway Homes

The average size of Canadian homes has increased by almost double since 1950. Many prefer an abundance of space, yet little of that space is functional. In a Tiny Home, 100% of the space is functional for the people living in it. As a revolutionary, affordable, and visually attractive housing option, Tiny Homes are ideal for everyone from students to retirees.

At first, Tiny Homes were just a trendy form of shelter for young people, but now they’re finding a much more meaningful purpose in attainable housing. Tiny Homes add to the supply of housing in an affordable, safe, and clean way. Tiny Homes are also a practical way to way to create multigenerational dwellings.

In June of 2021, Kitchener approved the building of detached dwellings on personal property. This allows for housing such as Tiny Houses to be built in backyards and laneways. At Just Working Construction, we are one of the first official Tiny Home builders in the KW area, bringing our experience in other green and socially responsible building practices to the table. If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and are interested in Tiny Homes, contact us to ask questions and plan your consultation.

For further reading

For love of the family: building a backyard home

For love of the family: building a backyard home

Ryan Hoefler is passionate about creating beautiful living spaces. After three years, he has almost finished building a backyard home and has added a duplex to his house. For years he dreamed about building a backyard home to care for his family’s changing needs. When...

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