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Energy and Water Tune-ups Multi-unit Residential Buildings
CMHC Bulletin: The Building Envelope
Sustainability Survey Report
In November 2017, the Agency surveyed its co-op clients on their sustainable and environmental practices, capturing a snapshot of sustainable co-op housing practices in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta and British Columbia. The survey touched on building condition assessments, water and energy
Buying a Water-Efficient Toilet
New Money from CMHC for Planning
Is your co-op thinking of completing a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) or a Capital Replacement Reserve Plan (CRP)? Now’s your chance.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has just announced the Preservation Fund, an offshoot of their Seed Funding program, which allows co-ops with
Efficient Comfort: Understanding Heat Pumps
In the face of climate change, our decisions on heating and cooling have never been more critical. The need for both comfort and energy efficiency in our homes during extreme temperatures has brought an ever-increasing spotlight on heat pump systems.
But despite all the attention, the details of
Green Building Products and Materials
Tip of the Month
Good Vacancy Loss
Some vacancy loss is by choice, because units are being refreshed for new members. So not a loss but an investment.