www.saferhomes.ca
Where housing standards meet real-world resilience.
From Catalogue to Climate-ready.
Diagnostic-first, climate-aware assessments — from catalogue designs to lived conditions.
SaferHomes ™ provides independent, diagnostic-first assessments that examine how housing systems perform together under real conditions. By focusing on root causes and system interactions — not isolated components — we support informed decisions before intervention, scaling, or repair.
We use an integrated systems approach, examining how housing performs over time across:• structure and envelope
• moisture, ventilation, and indoor air quality
• climate exposure and site conditions
• accessibility, use, and long-term maintenance
• cost, affordability, and lifecycle implications
• materials, labour capacity, and constructabilityThis allows us to identify root causes, anticipate downstream effects, and avoid fixes that unintentionally create new risks elsewhere.
How we are different
SaferHomes does not evaluate buildings as isolated components.
For manufacturers, public-sector teams, and recovery programs
What we do
We work with public, private, and community partners across housing delivery, innovation, and resilience.1. Modular manufacturers & housing producers exploring new markets and pilot deployments2. Public-sector and government initiatives testing innovative or climate-aware housing models3. Post-disaster recovery programs (flood, wildfire, earthquake, hurricane) requiring rapid, resilient rebuilds4. Community housing organizations adopting catalogue-based or standardized designs5. Builders & general contractors seeking independent climate and quality verification6. Municipal, Indigenous, and regional partners advancing resilient community development7. Research, innovation, and demonstration projects evaluating new construction methods or models
Our work follows a Diagnostic-First sequence designed to support informed decisions before intervention.
Safer Homes Start Here: Our diagnostic-first process
Our assessments follow a structured, diagnostic-first process designed to support informed decisions before intervention.1. We verify design performance
We evaluate how catalogue-based and modular designs perform as integrated systems under real site, soil, and climate conditions — identifying gaps before or during construction.2. Provide independent oversight and quality review
We offer third-party oversight focused on safety, durability, accessibility, and construction quality — helping teams achieve higher performance while avoiding unintended downstream issues.3. Identify risks early
Through early, diagnostic review, we identify risks before problems become failures. The result: safer homes, fewer defects, lower long-term costs, and better outcomes for occupants and communities.Note: SaferHomes provides independent assessment and decision support and does not act as the project designer, contractor, or builder.
Our Focus
We assess these areas in relation to one another, not in isolation.1. Structural & Building-System Safety2. Moisture, Mould & Indoor Air Quality3. Energy Efficiency & Envelope Performance4. Climate Risk & Adaptation Readiness5. Durability of Aging Components6. Accessibility & Occupant Wellbeing7. Long-Term Maintenance & Replacement Planning
Education & Knowledge Exchange
Our work connects individual housing decisions to broader community outcomes — helping translate standards, guidance, and assessments into practical action on the ground.
Projects and Outputs
SaferHomes ™ is an initiative of Espace Créatif - Léa & Pria, with a focus on climate-aware housing and community resilience
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