We think of sustainability as a common sense approach to managing resources over time. It’s more than a process— it’s a relationship between people and things that reduces waste and maximizes outcomes for future generations.

The Four Myths
The Sustainable Housing Foundation is inviting builders to take part in exploring the myths of the residential construction industry. At the heart of this discussion is the common myths about…
We invite you to explore our past events and activities on our road to sustainability.
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2025 SHF Green Builder Challenge Golf Tournament
June 19, 2025 12 Noon to 5 PM Flemingdon Golf Course, Toronto The annual Green Builder Challenge Golf Tournament, hosted by the Sustainable Housing Foundation’s President John Godden, is happening…
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Hybrid House with a Nanogrid
The Sustainable Housing Foundation is inviting builders to take part in the Hybrid House initiative—a groundbreaking approach to self-sustaining homes. At the heart of this concept is the nanogrid,…
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AI in Energy Modeling
Traditional building energy modeling requires specialized expertise and significant time and resources, often making it less cost-effective, particularly for smaller projects. AI and machine learning (ML) techniques address these challenges…
Leaders in low carbon housing
The Sustainable Housing Foundation’s goal is to lead in defining sustainability for high performance, low carbon housing.We are a Canadian non-profit organization whose directors consist of leading influencers in the sustainable space and who represent energy evaluators, product suppliers, engineers and builders. Our goal is to help stakeholders make informed decisions about sustainable housing.