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AUGUST 2014
itself apart in a great way from the competi-
tion. Habitat Studio builds gorgeous houses
that stand the test of time in terms of the en-
vironment and value for investment. The com-
pany is employee-owned with more than 23
working shareholders working with close col-
laboration with great, often long-time clients
to build one-of-a-kind homes that are tailored
to their discerning architectural tastes.
“It’s been a lot of fun for us. Our company
has had a vision right from the get-go and it
was to do a true custom home, and a very en-
ergy efficient home, as well as a true custom
design so, and we’ve done that ever since day
one,” said Vice President of Habitat Studio,
Trevor Hoover, in conversation with Business
Elite Canada.
Hoover joined Habitat Studio in 1994 in
drafting and design work, and working closely
with the City of Edmonton to get permits and
to comply with regulation standards. The origi-
nal three partners later put a succession plan
in place to ensure the continual growth of the
company, and through it Hoover was mentored
and groomed to take the lead of the company
as a lead designer several years ago. He is now
