CMHC for Consumers	November 2007

Homebuying Step by Step — Interactive Version

Step through the Life-Cycle of your home

FlexHousing™

FlexHousing™ is a practical approach to designing and building housing that allows residents to convert space to meet their changing needs. Based on the principles of adaptability, accessibility, affordability and healthy housing, FlexHousing™ brings together the best of everything we know about building houses.

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What is FlexHousing™?
Provides an overview of the concept of building homes that adapt to changing family requirements.
Why FlexHousing™?
Discusses how FlexHousing™ can meet the needs of a changing demographic in the Canadian housing market.
The Four Principles of FlexHousing™
Describes the key factors integral to a FlexHouse.
Why Buy or Build a FlexHouse™?
Details the primary benefits of FlexHousing™ to prospective buyers.

The Circle of Life
Describes one family's changes through time in the same home.
FlexHousing™ Features
Provides a room by room demonstration of design characteristics of a FlexHouse.
FlexHousing™ Systems and Materials
Describes the mechanical and finishing features of a FlexHouse.
The Dollars and Sense of FlexHousing™
Details some of the costs and benefits associated with FlexHousing™.
Award Winning Designs
Four award winning designs of the FlexHousing™ Design Contest.

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