- Housing Design Catalogue
This section features practical applications, user experiences and evolving insights from the Catalogue’s designs, templates and tools — all geared toward those working in housing, planning and design
- Canada’s Housing Design Catalogue: Ready for Use | CMHC
The Housing Design Catalogue features designs that prioritize energy performance, adaptability and accessibility, financial feasibility, and climate resilience
- Ask an Expert: Universal Design for Inclusive Living Spaces | CMHC
Experts note that current building codes often fall short in terms of accessibility, but incorporating universal design features at the planning stage is cost-effective and enhances the quality of life for all residents
- Creating Accessible, Inclusive Housing with CMHC
Apartment 303: A showcase for universal design Learn more about Apartment 303’s features — like its adaptable layouts, furniture and fixtures designed for seniors and people with disabilities
- Accessible Housing by Design Visitability - CMHC-SCHL
The first neighbourhood plan in Canada that includes a large proportion of housing to be built as visitable Vision – A walkable neighbourhood with a diversity of housing Key features – Visitable housing, increased green space, mature forest, sidewalks and pedestrian paths
- How the Housing Design Catalogue works
1 Choose a design Explore design options by region, size or features, then download selected technical packages
- What is universal design? | CMHC
By incorporating features such as adjustable countertops and shelving, universal design can help make a housing unit more accessible for people of all ages and abilities
- Housing Data Tables | CMHC
Find key features on home equity, incomes, housing types and core housing need Housing market data Data on new home sales and construction in Canada, the provinces and territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations Mortgage and debt data Information on mortgage and consumer debt activity in Canada, the provinces and CMAs
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