GREAT Housing
@buildgreathousing.bsky.social
Creating environmentally sustainable permanent affordable housing in Ontatrio Canada
High energy efficiency, lower embodied carbon, stronger durability = better deal for the building and for the occupants.
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
High energy efficiency, lower embodied carbon, stronger durability = better deal for the building and for the occupants.
Yes! "The housing crisis and the climate crisis are intertwined, and we cannot solve one without addressing the other."
Interesting short report here into embodied carbon in Irish Housing- well illustrated and to the point @phplus.bsky.social @passivehouseie.bsky.social
“Embodied Carbon and the Climate Impact of our Housing” www.housingagency.ie/publications...
“Embodied Carbon and the Climate Impact of our Housing” www.housingagency.ie/publications...
Embodied Carbon and the Climate Impact of our Housing | The Housing Agency
www.housingagency.ie
September 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yes! "The housing crisis and the climate crisis are intertwined, and we cannot solve one without addressing the other."
Hope it connects to low carbon, energy efficiency. Much cheaper over the life of buildings and better for climate.
New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects
The federal government says the planned Build Canada Homes program is expected to fund projects that focus on affordable housing and use Canadian-made materials.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hope it connects to low carbon, energy efficiency. Much cheaper over the life of buildings and better for climate.
"Advancing Housing Affordability Through Bold, Evidence-Based Policy"
#affordablehousing
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Memo to Carney and Robertson on Fixing Housing - Spacing Vancouver
[Editor’s note: This letter, signed by 27 prominent B.C. experts in urban planning and architecture, was sent last week to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Housing Gregor Robertson, and was ...
spacing.ca
August 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Advancing Housing Affordability Through Bold, Evidence-Based Policy"
#affordablehousing
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#affordablehousing
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On his way out the door, Justin Trudeau's government drops a "housing design catalogue" of stock plans for ADUs, duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes that can be dropped on suburban and urban lots. Really nice work by LGA Architecture, Michael Green, and other top Canadian firms.
CMHC releases plan books for the 21st century
We can build faster, cheaper, and better with predesigned plans for the Goldilocks density. A great legacy for Justin Trudeau.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
On his way out the door, Justin Trudeau's government drops a "housing design catalogue" of stock plans for ADUs, duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes that can be dropped on suburban and urban lots. Really nice work by LGA Architecture, Michael Green, and other top Canadian firms.
Excited about @greenbuildinglz.bsky.social!
We are excited to bring the Green Building Learning Zone back to the National Home Show March 7th-16th, Enercare Center, Toronto. www.greenbuildlinglearningzone.org
February 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Excited about @greenbuildinglz.bsky.social!
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New GREAT Housing vid on our contribution to try to address the climate and housing crises. #affordableshousing #climatecrisis
We can address the housing and climate crises at the same time
YouTube video by Great Housing
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February 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New GREAT Housing vid on our contribution to try to address the climate and housing crises. #affordableshousing #climatecrisis
New GREAT Housing vid on our contribution to try to address the climate and housing crises. #affordableshousing #climatecrisis
We can address the housing and climate crises at the same time
YouTube video by Great Housing
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New GREAT Housing vid on our contribution to try to address the climate and housing crises. #affordableshousing #climatecrisis
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New from @policyalternatives.bsky.social: With visible homelessness increasing in cities across Canada, municipalities are sending police forces against unhoused residents. But the problem won't go away just because the police get called. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Encampment sweeps won’t solve Canada’s homeless crisis | CCPA
Devin’s headlamp cut through the darkness. At the base of the pine trees lining the narrow green strip beside Notre Dame East Boulevard, he was bent, writing on the white backside of a plastic sheet.
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
New from @policyalternatives.bsky.social: With visible homelessness increasing in cities across Canada, municipalities are sending police forces against unhoused residents. But the problem won't go away just because the police get called. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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“Key to EcoCocon's expansion strategy is the launch of a new highly automated factory in Slovakia, due to open by the end of the year… Straw will be locally sourced in Central and Eastern Europe, stuffed into panels, and then shipped…” #passivhaus
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
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Should more British homes be built using straw?
Cheap, highly insulating and sustainable, straw has a lot of potential for the building industry.
www.bbc.com
February 2, 2024 at 8:31 PM
“Key to EcoCocon's expansion strategy is the launch of a new highly automated factory in Slovakia, due to open by the end of the year… Straw will be locally sourced in Central and Eastern Europe, stuffed into panels, and then shipped…” #passivhaus
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
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Winter newsletter out from #affordablehousing project A Safe & Affordable Place to Call Home highlighting some interesting research.
December 13, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Winter newsletter out from #affordablehousing project A Safe & Affordable Place to Call Home highlighting some interesting research.
Great to see! #affordablehousing #coop
When their landlord put their Hamilton building up for sale, these tenants worked to buy it themselves
When their landlord put their Hamilton building up for sale, these tenants worked to buy it themselves
www.thespec.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Great to see! #affordablehousing #coop