Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Housing Affordability by Design is about designing, building and renovating housing to be adaptable, durable, functional, resource-efficient and cost-effective.
can easily be modified to meet our changing needs and reduce future renovation costs.
use less energy and resources, reducing operating and municipal infrastructure costs.
built or renovated with materials that promote longer life, reducing capital replacement costs.
provide quality living conditions while keeping costs down through wiser use of space.
research concerning highrises and multiples construction, operation, maintenance and repair.