Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Evaluating indoor environmental quality requirements to support Aging in Place
Agreement Number:
1000577
Agreement Value:
$231,968.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2026
Description:
The number of Canadians aging in place is projected to increase in the coming decades. Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) standards are based on younger, working Canadians and they do not necessarily support health, comfort and well-being for seniors. This project will develop guidance on suitable indoor environmental conditions to support Canadians aging in place. The study comprises a literature review to establish knowledge gaps related to seniors’ perceptions of IEQ and how IEQ impacts their health; a survey process to determine occupant perceptions of their home environment and drivers for leaving their home; and a long-term nationwide monitoring campaign to establish actual in-home conditions. Collectively, the study components will provide a comprehensive picture of IEQ in Canadian homes and determine which type and level of interventions are required to better support Canadians aging in place.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1S8
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q4-1000577
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162330
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 243 days.
Amendment Date
Jan 13, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Amendments: