Deep Retrofits. Making existing homes net-zero.
About 1/3 of greenhouse gases come from the buildings we use right now. 70 per cent will still be standing in 2050.
We can’t address climate change just by building new net-zero homes. We need solutions that make the homes we live in right now net-zero to preserve a livable climate. Deep Retrofits are the solution.
Featured Case Studies
North Glenora Net-Zero Retrofit
“What do you think hun, two more years in those shingles?” That question might seem like mundane home maintenance, a recipe for some serious scope creep, or an opportunity. Read Jesse Tufts story about this retrofit of his 1953 semi-bungalow.
Rutherford Cottage
Rutherford Cottage, built by Alberta’s first premier in 1908, received a deep retrofit in 2023 that preserved its historic charm while bringing the building up to net-zero standards.
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Completed a deep retrofit? Submit your project to us
Retrofit Canada is on a mission to gather deep retrofit case studies from across the country. We want to make…
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Retrofit Canada’s Case Study Library Just Got Better
Since 2019, Retrofit Canada has been building a case study library to support deep retrofit professionals with real-world examples, technical insights, and…
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Retrofit Canada to Build National Library of Deep Retrofits with $775K Contribution
Retrofit Canada, a leader in deep retrofits, has secured a significant $775,897 contribution from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)’s Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot…