Advancing sustainable solutions for healthy homes

Committed to community-driven change, CCHRC advances building solutions for healthy, resilient homes in cold climates. For 25 years, CCHRC has improved building standards through technological research, advanced building science through applied learning, helping thousands of people build healthy and resilient homes suitable for extreme conditions.

As a non-profit organization, our mission is focused on the people who want to build better homes and thoughtful communities that use energy-efficient systems reflecting the culture of their community. CCHRC addresses all facets of housing, including socio-economic and technological research, policy, homeowner education and workforce development. From contractors to DIY’ers, community leaders and government decision-makers, CCHRC is a reliable and objective friend to the housing sector.