How to build more with less: New model shows how Canada can reconcile its housing and climate targets by adopting established sustainable construction practices

This article from the University of Toronto’s Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment discusses a new model that demonstrates how Canada can achieve its housing goals while meeting climate targets through sustainable construction practices. Key points include the need for a shift from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings, the importance of urban density, and the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting innovative building designs.
Authors: Keagan Rankin and Professor Shoshanna Saxe.
Topics include: sustainable construction, housing affordability, greenhouse gas emissions.