--- title: "Inertia Residential Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/inertia-residential-design-pfvwus-pf~276951003 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~276951003.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Inertia Residential Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f813d56902c1f1ff_4671-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "#405 999 8 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J5, Canada" latitude: 51.0435 longitude: -114.064 phone: "(403) 464-7721" website: http://www.inertiaresidentialdesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 155 last_updated: 2026-09-28 --- # Inertia Residential Design Original Houzz profile: [Inertia Residential Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/inertia-residential-design-pfvwus-pf~276951003) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Calgary - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Inertia is a Calgary based design, drafting and consulting company. Our clients range from developers and builders to architects and owners. Our deliverables typically are Development Permit and Building Permit drawings, however we are a full service design firm capable of guiding a custom designed project from Schematic Design through Contract Documents. We can also prepare marketing renderings for the projects we work on. Our work is produced in AutoDesk Revit software. This Building Information Modeling platform allows us to work with parametric objects in a 3D modeling environment. Our stylistic range is wide. We can generate Modern designs suited to urban markets, or satisfy the most stringent of archtiectural controls in a new development. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Drafting ### Areas Served - Calgary ### Typical Job Cost CAD 15,000 - CAD 30,000 Cost varies based on complexity of project and number of residential units. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Inertia Residential Design | | Address | \#405 999 8 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J5, Canada | | Phone | (403) 464-7721 | | Website | http://www.inertiaresidentialdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 155 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/inertiacorp - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/inertiacorp - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/1066244?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Ainertia%20corp%2Cidx%3A1-1-1 - Blog — http://inertiacorp.tumblr.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Inertia Residential Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/inertia-residential-design-pfvwus-pf~276951003) - **Website:** http://www.inertiaresidentialdesign.com - **Phone:** (403) 464-7721 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — briankernick, Sept. 2015** > Trent met with us on site, and then over a series of meetings he developed the drawings based on our input. > He managed other consultants such as surveyors, etc. > Reviewed bylaws to determine what was allowed. > He provided initial concept drawings (elevations, sections and site plans.) > His work was very professional and we felt we got good value for money. > I would highly recommend him and Inertia Corporation. **★★★★★ — o2 developments, Sept. 2015** > Trent and Stephen are an integral part of our day to day operations. We hold Inertia in high regard and they are an essential component of our team. Our two companies intertwine well as both have the same vision and commitment to our industry and our clients. Their knowledge of by-laws, engineering and construction allows them to be bold with their designs yet ensuring that their designs can be built. We highly recommend Inertia Corporation! **★★★★★ — nick8712, June 2015** > Trent and the team at Inertia are fantastic. They have great ideas, are very prompt and are an absolute pleasure to deal with **★★★★★ — rajsainicanada, June 2015** > Their leader Trent is very professional, gives high priority to clients and keeps them up to speed. His designs are amazing and out of box. **★★★★ — Integer Homes Inc., June 2015** > Floorplan development was successful despite site and regulatory constraints. Navigated permitting process well and avoided potentially harmful conflict with community members leading to timely approval being acquired. **★★★★★ — J, May 2015** > The Inertia Corporation has always provided a very professional and efficient approach to their work. In my experience, their designs have been well thought-out and desirable. I am very satisfied with their work and would recommend their services to everyone. **★★★★★ — Riverview Custom Homes, May 2015** > Riverview has been working with Trent from Inertia Corporation for several years. We have always been impressed by their heightened level of customer service, attention to detail, and skillful architectural design. Without any reservation I recommend Inertia for all your custom residential design needs. **★★★★★ — build2style, May 2015** > With well earned respect, I confidently recommend Inertia Corporation for future projects. I had the good fortune of working with Trent and Stephan through 5 different projects over the past 3 years. Inertia Corporation has excellent and creative designs, takes clients comments into great consideration, finishes in a timely manor, and is excellent in following up with clients.It has been a privilege to use their services and anyone else who works with them in the future will be very pleased! **★★★★★ — newhouseyyc, May 2015** > We hired Inertia in 2010 to do a complete rebuild of our 1950’s bungalow. We had met with a number of other architects but felt they were all very uninspiring in relation to Trent and Stephen. They walked us through the whole process and helped educate us on what we could do and what was cost prohibitive. As first time home builders, we had a great deal of questions as well as ideas of our own that Inertia helped answer and bring to fruition. We love our house and get endless compliments on its modern, warm liveability. In fact, three years later we are still having people ring our doorbell to compliment us and get tours. **Comment from Inertia Residential Design:** > Thanks so much for this review and all your support! It's very much appreciated. **★★★★★ — Semmens Forbes & Wood, May 2015** > I have been incredibly impressed with Inertia Corporation for both personal and professional projects. Personally, I have used Trent to design an inner-city, family home. Professionally, I have referred Trent and his team to some of my boutique builders to design infill projects. I have been able to market and sell these homes very well, due to the unique, cutting-edge, and open concept design. Recently, Trent completed an upscale, modern design for a Client’s family home, situated on incredible ridge lot – he was able to create something just as spectacular as the view, itself. The Inertia Corporation team, always practices professionalism and consistency, and continually creates outstanding results. -Joel Semmens of Semmens Forbes & Wood (RE/MAX Real Estate Central) **★★★★★ — ctutha, May 2015** > I've had the opportunity to work with Trent across several inner city development projects and have been very pleased with our dealings. I would highly recommend Inertia design for all developers looking to align themselves with a successful designer. This group recognizes the important of creativity, budget, design feasibility and punctuality in meeting timelines. > > Trent has allowed us to build some of the finest inner city contemporary residences with great visual appeal without compromising structural quality. > > Kind Regards, > > Harry Tut > OpulentFineHomes > www.opulentfinehomes.com **★★★★★ — alanmbass, May 2015** > We have used Inertia for the last 5 years on various projects. They have always been a pleasure to deal with and the projects have almost always set a new price record in the neighbourhoods where they have been sold. I highly recommend using them for any of your projects > > Alan > Benchmark Real Estate Development Ltd. ## Selected projects - [Parcside Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parcside-townhomes-pj-vj~705896) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 14 - Description: We took a clear and direct approach with the design of this luxury townhouse project in Calgary's gentrifying community of Altadore. Unlike many multifamily projects which try to confuse the true number of units in a project, we wanted each unit to boldly and identifiably stand alongside its neighbours. As well, the building proudly rises to it's full three storey height. However, this formality erodes somewhat at the entries where a half-wall and shallow canopy embrace and lift visitors towards… - [Wildwood House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wildwood-house-pj-vj~598215) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 8 - Description: Inertia organized this family home around a three offset plies of double-curved walls that guide circulation between the levels and create a sweeping entry into the front of the building. The principal curve is clad in stone both inside and out. There is a striking contrast between curvilinear entry and the simplicity of the building behind. - [Sidebottom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sidebottom-residence-pj-vj~542546) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 5 - Description: This Edmonton home was designed for a young family looking for a contemporary home that would consume less energy to heat and cool than your average new house. The result is a cosy, family home that is modest in size but still has practical and spectacular spaces, as well as a bit of whimsy. - [29th Avenue SW Semi](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/29th-avenue-sw-semi-pj-vj~666877) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 3 - [Bridgeland Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgeland-hillside-pj-vj~2001821) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 7 - Description: This contemporary home is built into the hillside of Bridgeland. Most of the slope is held back by a massive retaining wall in the rear yard, but the balance of the grade is still significant enough to require a walk out design. The main entry (and garage) are at the basement level, with the principal living floor above this and the bedroom level at the top. The views from both the main and upper floors are spectacular. - [Mount Pleasant Infill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-pleasant-infill-pj-vj~633321) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 9 - Description: The challenge we took on with this infill in Calgary's Mount Pleasant district is fitting a three storey house within the 8.6m height limit, and yet still having grand living spaces within. We achieved this by stacking the kids bedrooms, the office, and the living room at the front of the house, each with 8' ceilings. However, in the back of the house, the master bedroom has a 10' ceiling, and the great space, which includes the kitchen, has a soaring 14' ceiling. - [14a Street Single](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/14a-street-single-pj-vj~942001) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 15 - Description: This Bankview house is unusual because in Calgary it's rare to find a dwelling larger than 4000 square feet in such an urban location. This three story modern house was designed for a 37 1/2 foot wide lot between an original 1908 bungalow and an apartment building. The design of the building is a result of the interplay between a solid mass on the main floor and a large white bracket that hovers two floors above it. Sitting near the top of the 14th Street hill, the third floor master suite has e… - [Bridgeland Single](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgeland-single-pj-vj~642642) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 9 - Description: This Bridgeland house was built on a fairly steep front-to-back sloping lot, and had an existing retaining wall at the front of the property. Our solution, of course, was a bridge from the sidewalk to the front door! - [Sixe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sixe-pj-vj~734199) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 10 - Description: This six-plex in Killarney was a unique solution to a planning challenge. Originally designed as three townhouses in front of three townhouses, City planners decided that there had to be a greater visual connection between the street and the rear units. Our solution was to span one of the six units under the front two townhouses, effectively creating a marketable third price point in the project. - [Rosemont Single](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemont-single-pj-vj~1418402) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 10 - Description: This new home in Rosemont, Calgary, maintains the community's mid-century modern aesthetic with it's hip roof and stucco finish, while adding some more modern massing elements. Unlike many new Calgary infills, this house keeps a single-car garage in the front for everyday use while also accommodating two vehicles in a detached garage off of the rear lane. This house is also very energy efficient. You can find out more at the builder's Houzz page: http://www.houzz.com/projects/1410523/rosemont-ne… - [Bankview Pair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bankview-pair-pj-vj~1343096) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 12 - Description: The Bankview Pair, which Niklas Group dubbed the "Verdot", was an early project for Inertia. This project was developed back when the height rules were more complicated that they are now and effectively transposed a height limit the same shape of the terrain up in the sky. You can see the response to this constraint in the sloped roofs on the third level of each house. - [Cava I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cava-i-pj-vj~722628) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 7 - Description: Niklas Group has a long tradition of building really great semi-detached projects in Calgary's inner city. Inertia is happy to have been a part of this tradition since 2006. Cava I is a perfect example of what Niklas can achieve on a conventional parcel in Highland Park. - [Journey By Partners - Fee Simple Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/journey-by-partners-fee-simple-townhomes-pj-vj~7020904) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: Journey is a 17-building fee-simple rowhouse development designed for Partners Development Group, by Inertia. This 1-hectare development sits on the east edge of Calgary in the new community of Homestead. It is a short drive to the town of Chestermere with easy access to the main arteries into Downtown Calgary. There are a total of 63 homes within this development. These homes range in size from 1215 to 1300 square feet, with two to three bedrooms above grade, and an option to develop the baseme… - [Habitat For Humanity 8](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/habitat-for-humanity-8-pj-vj~7020873) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 6 - Description: Habitat 8 is a small townhouse project that Inertia designed for Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in Calgary's Radisson Heights neighbourhood. The eight units are arranged into two buildings that face one another across a landscaped courtyard. A central pathway connects each unit’s front door to both 36th Street and to the surface parking, waste and recycling located at the lane. Each unit also has its own private ‘back yard’ on the outside edges of the property. Each home is two storeys, b… - [AL50](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/al50-pj-vj~7020829) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Altadore 4 is a four unit rowhouse building designed by Inertia Residential Design for RNDSQR in Calgary’s Altadore neighbourhood. It is situated just across 50th Avenue from Glenmore Athletic Park and just down the street from River Park and Sandy Beach. It’s also just a quick walk to Monogram Coffee. With three stories and one loft that opens out to a rooftop balcony, these 1500+ SQ FT townhouses have plenty of space. Each also has a small private yard on the east side and a private garage acc… - [West Hillhurst Threeplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hillhurst-threeplex-pj-vj~5906338) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: The West Hillhurst Threeplex is a rowhouse project with three two storey units over three basement suites. - [Jigsaw Towns](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jigsaw-towns-pj-vj~5894492) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: We designed these four townhouses in Calgary's Mission district for Jigsaw Homes. - [Rideau Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rideau-estate-pj-vj~5894456) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: We designed this estate home for a parcel in Rideau, Calgary that backs directly onto the Elbow River. Because it is in the flood fringe, the main floor had to be built high above the street and development in the basement was limited. The solution was to turn the basement into a parking garage! - [Altadore Single](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/altadore-single-pj-vj~5894440) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 3 - Description: This single in Calgary's Altadore neighbourhood expresses the stair in a full height tower of glass. The black brick and canopy give the entry a formality fitting of this stately, modern home. - [CW Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cw-residence-pj-vj~2789377) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 25 - Description: The CW Residence was built in the inner city community of Bridgeland by Rusch Projects. The architectural design was done by Inertia, and the interior design was done by McIntyre Bills. [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/inertia-residential-design-pfvwus-pf~276951003) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful floors, are they bamboo?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Correct, the floors are Bamboo. o2 Developments (the builder) tells us the planks are cross cut rather than linear, resulting in the spots, or 'knuckling' you see. Thanks for the question! **Q: what is the siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi @cmaingot, The brown siding is Hardie Siding by James Hardie. The wood siding is Batu from Kayu Canada. **Q: What is the width of the staircase with slide together?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Jenna, The stair is 3'-8" across from stud to outside of stringer. The stair is another 2'-2" wide. Together, they are 5'-10" in width. Happy sliding, Inertia **Q: I really like the stone. What is is called and where can I source it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi @rymohouse. The stone is Pacific Ashlar from K2. You can find out more on their website: http://www.k2stone.com/product/pacific-ashlar-veneer/ Thanks for your interest! **Q: hello, the entry door looks grand. Was it bought in Calgary?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The builder, our client, imported this 60" wide steel pivot door from Tucson, AZ. www.modernsteeldoors.com **Q: Nice floor. Please, brand, type and color. Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The flooring is from Divine Flooring in Calgary, and is taken from their in-house brand called 'Farmhouse Olio'. The colour is called 'Gomberveaux'. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-28.*