Additional dwelling units
Compact backyard homes that create flexible living space on an existing residential property.
Engineered in Canada · Built with purpose
Canadian steel homes,
built for the future.
Affordable, compact steel-frame homes designed for Canada’s climate, communities, and changing housing needs.
Compact by designUnder 600 sq. ft.Preliminary model range
A smaller footprint. A stronger idea.
Housing designed for how Canada is changing.
North Forge Homes develops compact housing concepts using engineered light-gauge steel framing. Our approach combines precise structural design with flexible layouts for urban, rural, rental, and recreational settings.
Every project begins with the realities of its site. Models are developed with applicable National Building Code of Canada and CSA requirements in mind, while final engineering, zoning, permits, and approvals remain specific to each municipality and project.
Discuss your siteBuilt for more possibilities
One system. Many ways home.
Compact, flexible housing that makes better use of land—without compromising on architectural character.
Laneway & garden suites
Thoughtful detached homes for urban infill, independent living, and multi-generational households.
Cottages & rural homes
Durable, efficient structures designed with remote sites and demanding Canadian weather in mind.
Rental & attainable housing
Repeatable compact-home concepts for rental, workforce, and attainable-housing initiatives.
Why light-gauge steel
A better frame of mind.
A precise, resilient structural system for compact Canadian homes.
Strength by design
Cold-formed steel has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and can be engineered for site-specific wind and snow loads.
Precision engineered
Factory-produced framing supports dimensional accuracy, consistent quality, and less job-site cutting.
Stable for the long term
Steel does not shrink, warp, split, swell, rot, or attract wood-destroying pests.
Efficient assembly
Prefabricated framing can streamline structural assembly and reduce waste, depending on the project.
Non-combustible material
Steel can contribute to fire-resistant assemblies when it is part of a properly designed building system.
Canadian-made steel
Our intent is to source Canadian-made steel—supporting domestic manufacturing and a more direct supply chain.
Performance, schedules, waste reduction, and assembly time vary by design, site, contractor, and local requirements.
Featured packages
Compact by nature.
Considered by design.
PreliminaryLake series · ADU · garden suite
Lake 400
From $100,000 CAD*
400 sq. ft.*Studio sleeping1 bath
A bright, efficient studio concept with a simple roofline, open living plan, and sheltered outdoor space.
Explore Lake 400
PreliminaryMountain series · Rural home · rental
Mountain 520
From $130,000 CAD*
520 sq. ft.*1 sleeping1 bath
A grounded one-bedroom concept designed around an efficient square plan and a welcoming covered entry.
Explore Mountain 520
PreliminaryVilla series · Garden suite · guest house
Villa 385
From $96,250 CAD*
385 sq. ft.*1 sleeping1 bath
A refined one-bedroom courtyard-home concept with a low profile and a more traditional architectural character.
Explore Villa 385Your project, clearly mapped
From first idea to a buildable plan.
We help establish the right model and project path before manufacturing begins.
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Choose a model
Start with a concept suited to your space and intended use.
- 02
Review your site
Assess access, zoning, servicing, foundation, and local requirements.
- 03
Customize & engineer
Refine the layout and complete project-specific structural design.
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Manufacture & build
Coordinate framing manufacture, transport, assembly, and construction.
Pricing, engineering, transportation, foundations, utilities, permits, and installation vary by site and municipality.
Start with a stronger structure
Build smarter with
Canadian steel.
Planning an ADU, rental, cottage, or compact home? Let’s explore a durable steel-frame solution for your site.
Contact North Forge