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Building a Sustainable Housing Industry Affordability, or the lack thereof, has been front of mind for a long time. Our industry has been screaming it from the rooftops for many years. We’ve seen the tsunami coming, and the current Ontario government has finally decided to make some welcomed changes with Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Increasing supply will help with affordability. One factor limiting the supply of new homes is a shortage of skilled labour…
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Introducing the Low Carbon Home Builder’s Coalition Here’s a question worth asking. In Ontario, we have a surplus of off-peak electricity and challenges with fresh water supply and waste treatment capacity. What could be the best way to manage our energy and water needs and reduce CO2 emissions? For the answer, let’s look to the Low Carbon Home Builder Coalition (LCHC). The idea behind the LCHC is to annually benchmark as many homes as possible to see how…
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What makes good leadership? We know that poor leadership usually consists of simplistic thinking or fundamentalism. In contrast, balancing pros and cons — and preserving balance and choice — is key to effective leadership. In training sessions, I usually ask the participants “yes” or “no” questions — but I rarely get commitment to either response. Maybe people are afraid of suffering the disapproval of the group. There’s nothing wrong with not knowing the answer, but asking yourself the question is…
Read the full articleWhat if we could live in a world powered by clean energy? The members of the Sustainable Housing Foundation will be hosting a webinar to try and answer this question by understanding the application of Renewable Energy in the home building industry. The virtual webinar will be hosted via Zoom on May 17th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Please join us and register at eventbrite via Topics include: The countries setting targets for a Net Zero world by 2050,…
Read the full articleBy Christian Rinomato of RGC Energy What if we could live in a world powered by clean energy? That reality is not too far off. Globally we have seen an incredible increase in the use of renewable energy through sources like solar and wind. As countries set targets for a Net Zero world by 2050, more and more capital is directed at new clean energy projects. Global events have also set us off in this direction such…
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Law of Diminishing Returns: The Best Practice “The law of diminishing returns means that even the most beneficial principle will become harmful if carried far enough.” — Thomas Sowell Energy performance was introduced under SB-12 in 2012, then again at 15% better in 2017 and, very shortly, we are expecting harmonization with the National Building Code (NBC) in March 2024. Currently the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is proposing to adopt Tier 3 of…
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Hi, Here are some thoughts that Paul De Berardis would like you to consider when it comes to the residential building sector. There are always two sides to every story, but the general consensus is that individuals working within the residential new home industry feel they are doing their part to address climate change, whereas external organizations always feel more can and should be done. While there is merit to both sides of the argument, this must…
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The members of the Sustainable Housing Foundation held a webinar to “Fill the Gap” in meeting carbon reduction in the home building industry. The virtual webinar was hosted via Zoom on March 22, 2023 from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Low carbon definition: both operational and embodied carbon The hybrid house wisely using primary natural gas combo system Measuring CO2 reductions using HERS ratings and ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 GTA low carbon builders taking credit for exceeding current federal government’s mandates Creating realistic…
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June 22, 2023 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 on Thursday June 22nd in the afternoon and you are invited to attend. Lunch and beverages will be provided before the first T-off time at 1 PM so come early and enjoy a relaxing lunch on the patio and great networking opportunity with your colleagues from the sustainable building industry…
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FILLING THE GAP THINK TANK Monday December 5th 5 PM to 7 PM Reception and Discussion Hawthorn Room, The Thornhill Club Join members of the Sustainable Housing Foundation Board as they share their vision for how to “Fill the Gap” in meeting carbon reduction in the home building industry – and share your own ideas with them. We are hosting a cocktail reception at the Thornhill Club from 5 PM to 7 PM on Monday December 5, 2022. Help us…
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