Builder Insight No 22 - Balcony Design for Resident Wellbeing in MURB

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Purpose:

Living in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) can come with challenges, such as limited access to outdoor space, natural light, fresh air, and chances to connect with neighbours. Most new apartment buildings include balconies, and when they’re well designed, these spaces can extend the living space and greatly improve people’s well-being. This report summarizes a study that explored how balcony design influences the overall health and quality of life of people living in MURBs.

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Builder Insight is a series of bulletins and companion videos designed to provide practical information about new and emerging technologies, best practices and current issues in residential construction to Licensed Residential Builders and others in the industry.

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Builder Insight
Published:
1/9/2026
Partners:  University of Toronto
Audience:  architects, building officials, homebuilders, construction industry, design professionals, developers, educators, health authorities, homeowners, non-profit housing providers, property managers, residential construction industry, stratas and housing co-ops

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