Indigenous Housing Toolkit

A Practical Guide for Better Housing Projects

Airtight Engineering had the opportunity to partner with ECO Canada to develop the Indigenous Housing Toolkit as part of ECO Canada’s Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities.

The toolkit is designed to support community housing representatives, designers, builders, and trades through the planning and construction of healthier, more durable, and more energy-efficient homes.

While developed through this program, the building science principles and construction strategies in the toolkit are broadly applicable to residential housing projects across Canada.

What’s Included

The toolkit provides practical, accessible guidance on:

• Energy-efficient design

• Building envelope fundamentals

• Ventilation and indoor air quality

• Moisture and air barrier detailing

• Thermal bridging and insulation strategies

• Construction quality control

  
  

It also includes worksheets and checklists to help project teams stay aligned from early design through construction.

Why It Matters

Good housing performance goes beyond meeting minimum code requirements. Thoughtful design and construction practices can improve:

• Occupant comfort

• Indoor air quality

• Durability and resilience

• Long-term operating costs

• Overall building performance

The toolkit focuses on practical strategies that help teams deliver better outcomes while supporting long-lasting, efficient housing.

Explore the Resource

👉 Visit ECO Canada’s Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities site for more info or to download the full toolkit.

Enjoy!