The Company
Kanas was founded in 1996 with a core focus on building structures with superior building envelopes, durable finishes and low operating costs. Our innovative methods and materials ensure our buildings are comfortably occupied and environmentally sustainable over the long term.
This core focus allows Kanas the ability to design, develop and manage affordable rental housing and incorporate a triple bottom line philosophy of social, economic and environmental stewardship to all of our business practices.
We are known for progressive approaches, such as insulated concrete forms, high ash content concrete, co-generation units, solar energy, triple plane windows, Hambro Composite Joist Systems, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems) and HVAC systems deliver clean air to each unit. All of our buildings to date are of non-combustible construction. We invite you to review our project portfolio which includes Parkhill 1, Alberta’s first Energuide-rated multi-family building and Orion, the tallest insulated concrete form building in Western Canada (18 storeys).
Kanas strives to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with its suppliers, trade contractors and consultants. We work hard to ensure that all parties are engaged in the project to ensure the day to day challenges are dealt with in a creative and innovative approach because we foster an environment of teamwork with our partners.
As building owners ourselves, we are able to put ourselves in an owner’s position and understand what adds value to their bottom line. We are extremely proud of our diverse management team that works diligently to ensure our projects are completed to the highest quality for our clients.
Robert Sipka, P.Eng. | Founder & President
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The Orion at Lumino Park in Calgary, AB, was recently recognized as one of the most innovative MultiFamily projects in North America.
This building used the Superform brand ICF system. In presenting the award, judges cited the complexity of the design, the striking architecture, and the challenges the construction team overcame to set a new standard for the entire ICF industry. For more information on the builder award, click here.
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Built Green Canada is an industry-driven, national, non-profit organization committed to working with builders interested in responsible sustainability practices in the residential building sector.
As part of Kanas’ commitment to create sustainable buildings with low-impact to the environment, every development is designed to meet BuiltGreen’s standard of certification.
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This purpose-built apartment building is designed with 100,000 square feet of apartment living space over 16 floors.
Kanas aimed for Gold BuiltGreen status, but exceeded expectations, receiving Platinum. With upgrades such as energy sensors being used to monitor its energy efficiency and exterior noise reduction, this building was also awarded Most Outstanding Commercial Project in 2020..
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This ICF building houses ten rental units within its three floors, each floor 10’ high, built upon a 14’ high parkade, all constructed with Logix ICF.
This is a purpose-built rental building that includes heat and water in the monthly rent. The lower energy and operating costs realized due to the Logix ICF construction allow the owner to profitably offer monthly rents that are about 10% less than the current market rate.
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In 2019, Kanas was awarded the Environmental Excellence Award, from the Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA), for it’s commitment to providing sustainable rental properties to the community.
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In 2015, Kanas built the 80,000 square foot service centre with 45 hoists, two car wash bays, two oil lube lanes, roof-top parking, radiant heat throughout, waste oil boilers, and provision for third-floor parking. Kanas contributed cast-in-place concrete, structural steel, install tenant equipment (hoists and air barriers), EIFS cladding and all miscellaneous steel and concrete.
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Kanas was a Finalist for the 2008 Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Award of Excellence. While Kanas wasn’t awarded the distinction, even being considered was an honour amongst the competition.
Home builders, renovators and community developers from across Canada compete for the coveted CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. Representing the ‘Oscars’ of housing, 23 awards recognize the best of the best in the areas of new home and renovation design, and new communities.
