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Underground thermal networks have the potential to revolutionize how Canadians heat their homes while helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Following the Second World War, the federal government led the country’s transformation from a rural to a suburban nation, despite lacking any constitutional jurisdiction in community planning.
Most Aussie homes are not suited to the current climate, let alone future extremes. But they can be upgraded. A new report identifies the most common housing types and benefits of renovating.
The Greenbelt scandal is among the most serious of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s years in office. So why is he pressuring developers to accelerate construction on Greenbelt lands?
Grattan Institute calculations suggest that the 200,000 homes the state and territory leaders have agreed to build over five years will result in billions in savings for renters.
Do you ever worry about how Airbnb rentals might be affecting your neighbourhood? Your concerns might not be misplaced.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments about housing not being the primary responsibility of the federal government miss the mark.
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.
As the drive towards electrification advances, one fact seems clear: it is far easier to reuse waste heat for our homes and businesses than it is to generate it anew.
A new tax-free savings account could play a role in making the dream of home ownership more attainable for first-time buyers in Canada.
Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.
The ideal of perfect turf – a weed-free, supergreen monoculture – is a relatively recent phenomenon.
Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.
Maybe you can’t have a designer kitchen. But you can still beautify your bulk food storage.
Almost half of the participants in a study of bedrooms said they have or might have a sleep problem and they would prefer not to use the room for multiple activities.
Policies that encourage the use of low-carbon technology like heat pumps can help motivate residents to decarbonize their homes.
A drop in gas prices helped tame inflation in December 2022. But grocery prices and housing costs continued to rise.
Soaring power bills add to people’s worries about keeping their homes cool, especially as their health can suffer if they don’t. Fortunately, there are effective and affordable ways to beat the heat.
It’s impossible to escape exposure to microplastics and a new study confirms they’re in household dust around the world. But the health risks appear surprisingly low, and vacuuming makes a difference.
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