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CMHC is an authority in housing technology, construction, design and finance. We are working with the housing industry to advance sustainable community solutions that deliver on the promise of improved occupant health and comfort, increased energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact and affordability.

This traveling exhibit brings together a diverse group of partners in an innovative effort to stimulate more intelligent, sustainable, universal and affordable housing solutions for Canadians. Partners include Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), George Brown College’s Institute Without Boundaries (IwB), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and numerous product and service providers such as AyA Kitchens and Baths, Bosch Home Appliances, Procter and Gamble's Future Friendly Brands, EfstonScience, Juice Works Exhibit & Display and Solarcon Green Energy Systems.

canühome

Designed by IWB, the canühome is a full-size home that draws design inspiration from CMHC’s EQuilibrium and FlexHousing™ Initiatives, is constructed using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood products, and, thereby meets LEED® standards — features include:

  • improved indoor air and environment quality;
  • reduced ecological footprint through energy, water and resource efficiency;
  • universal, accessible and adaptable design to meet changing needs;
  • inherent affordability — lasts longer, less costly to operate, eligible for green financial tools available from CMHC and TD Canada Trust.

The canühome Healthy Housing™ design includes a Bio Garden and Living Wall
The canühome Healthy Housing™ design includes a Bio Garden and Living Wall

In short, the project partners have created the canühome exhibit to educate and empower consumers about what they “Can” do to decrease their utility bills, improve indoor air quality and help the environment.

"Can ü make a difference? Yes ü can it all starts at home — the canühome."

For more information, visit www.canuhome.com.