Siksika Housing is working with two local housing companies to build two pilot energy efficient pilot projects. Form Polarblock has constructed an insulated foundation system with an R value of 31, while EcoPlast has designed, manufactured, assembled and finished the above-grade portion of the home using a patented panelized insulated wall system which uses recycled plastics that creates a home with no thermal bridging and R value of 30. The panelized construction system reduces the construction period, saving Siksika Nation time and money for new home construction, which is much needed due to Siksika Nation’s growing housing gap.

This housing project would be the first Cleantech installation of its kind for Siksika Housing and presents an opportunity to analyse and learn from the results for future decision making. In addition, project learnings will be shared with housing representatives with the Blackfoot Confederacy.