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Healthy building
Copied from CMHC: "Healthy housing is an approach to building, renovating and operating homes that helps protect the health of the people who live in them and the environment. It's attractive to homeowners because-while a healthy home doesn't necessarily look different from its neighbours-it protects their health, is environmentally responsible, cost-effective to operate, energy-efficient and durable.| FEATURES | BENEFITS | SOLUTIONS |
| Healthy | Clean air Clean water Lots of light |
Hardwood or ceramic floors Solid wood cabinets Water-based paints Exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms Efficient ventilation systems Water purification systems Large, energy-efficient windows Skylights |
| Environmentally responsible | Reduced pollution Fewer greenhouse gases Low energy consumption Uses less land |
In-home recycling systems Energy-efficient appliances Cisterns that collect rainwater for outdoor use Homes built on smaller lots |
| Energy and resource efficient | Inexpensive to keep warm in winter and cool in summer Conserves water Reduces waste |
Energy-efficient windows, insulationand durable exterior walls Weatherstripping and caulking around doors High-efficiency heating systems Low-flow toilets Aerator taps and showerheads Halogen lighting |
| Affordable | Low building costsLow operating costs Durable |
Recycled construction materials Manufactured wood products Durable building materials |
More info of this article can be found on the web at:
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/homadoin/excaprex/cahoex/cahoex_001.cfm