3 ways Brookfield Residential is constructing healthier homes across Edmonton

When we think about keeping our families healthy, we usually focus on the obvious — balanced meals, staying active, making time to rest and recharge together at home. But there’s something else that often gets overlooked: the home itself!

A truly healthy home goes beyond aesthetics or layout. It’s about creating a space that actively supports the safety, comfort, and long-term well-being of everyone inside.

That’s the idea behind Brookfield Residential’s approach to building healthier homes for Albertans. Each home is designed with intention, using carefully considered systems, materials, and construction practices that help create a safer and more supportive environment for everyday family life.

Here’s how it all comes together!

A whole-home approach

Brookfield Residential looks beyond surface-level features to focus on the full living environment. That means prioritizing air quality, water purity, safety, and the BUILTGREEN® standard from the ground up.

With industry-leading systems and safeguards included as standard features, these homes go beyond typical building code requirements — offering added protection, consistency, and peace of mind for homeowners and their families.

Built-in air quality systems help circulate cleaner, healthier air throughout the home, supporting a more comfortable everyday environment. This also helps reduce toxins and provide greater protection against allergens, dust, viruses, and mold.

In the kitchen, drinking water purification systems provide cleaner, better-tasting water right from the tap — making it easier to stay hydrated and feel confident about what you’re consuming.

You can also expect top-of-the-line safety systems like carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and a smart deadbolt.

Brookfield Residential is also one of Alberta’s first homebuilders to proactively address a hidden environmental concern: radon gas. This naturally occurring gas can enter homes through foundation cracks and, at high levels, is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. To help mitigate this risk, an advanced radon mitigation system is built into homes, helping reduce radon levels by approximately 40 to 90 per cent.

It’s all in the details

The materials used throughout a home do more than shape how a space looks and feels, they also play a role in the air your family breathes. Brookfield Residential incorporates low-VOC paints, helping to lower off-gassing and limit strong odours often found in more traditional options. The result is a fresher indoor environment with fewer harsh fumes, something that matters in spaces where kids sleep, play, and grow.

That same thoughtful approach extends to what’s underfoot. From low-emission carpeting that helps reduce respiratory irritants and lingering chemical smells, to carefully selected luxury vinyl plank flooring designed with lower emissions than synthetic options, each choice supports cleaner indoor air.

Together, these materials create a more comfortable, family-friendly environment built for everyday living.

Moral of the story: a home should do more than just look beautiful. It should help your family feel their best, every single day.

Learn more about Brookfield Residential’s healthier homes, and start exploring available homes and communities in Edmonton.