LHBA Green Home
Build Projects
Unique projects combining the generosity of LHBA members, local businesses, innovative green products, and community spirit.
The London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA) donated $100,000 in the summer of 2024 to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada – Heroes Circle; shared proceeds from the sale of its Green Home Build project made possible by the generous support of over 50 LHBA members and the wider home building community.
LHBA are so grateful for the outpouring of support and wish to thank everyone who contributed products, services and assistance towards this project.
Along with major project partners Sifton Properties, Centennial Windows & Doors, Cambria, Progressive Countertops and GCW Custom Kitchens & Cabinetry Inc., this unique project brought together 50+ builders, suppliers, sub-trades, designers, educators, and students to build a new zero ready home with state of the art features, energy-efficient products and the latest advancements in home building with community spirit, education and charitable giving at its core.
Stay tuned for future Green Home Projects!
“Giving back to the community through awareness and charitable efforts is something our members strongly believe in. We were happy to be able to come together as an Association while partnering with the wider home building industry and are truly honoured to be able to donate to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada’s – Heroes Circle. We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed and gave their time towards this impactful project.”
Jared Zaifman,
CEO, London Home Builders’ Association
Visit our social media platforms where we shared ongoing updates from the project.
Instagram: @londonhba
Facebook: @London Home Builders’ Association
Kids Kicking Cancer Canada
Heroes Circle
LHBA’s donation will directly impact Kids Kicking Cancer Canada’s evidence-based innovative program that merges integrative medicine with traditional martial arts, addressing the overwhelming needs of children with illness and celebrating the courage of an amazing group of little heroes.
Program services are at no cost and are open to children 3 years and older facing the pain and discomfort of any illness, and their siblings. One-on-one training and group classes are available for both pediatric inpatients and outpatients in over fifty hospitals and institutions around the Globe. In areas where they do not yet have programs, video conferencing lessons are available.
Visit Kids Kicking Cancer Canada’s website for more program details.
The History of
LHBA Green Home Builds
The origins of the first Green Home Build were tied directly to the funding and creation of the LHBA Cancer Survivor Garden. The Green Home was innovative from the perspective of both green technology as well as fundraising. As shared by former Executive Officer Lois Langdon at the time of the build, “We were doing fundraising along the way, but costs were mounting. So, we asked ourselves: what do we do? We build. And so, we should make a house our funding mechanism.”
Members
Contributions
The most recent green home build was built as a net-zero ready home. Members and the wider building community were given the opportunity to show off their green side by partnering with LHBA on the project.
During the project LHBA accepted donations of products and services to be used in the home. During and at completion, LHBA showcased the businesses, products and services involved in this impactful project.
Immersive
Student Experiences
The LHBA partnered with local schools to offer educational opportunities as the build progressed including virtual and in-person tours. Students from Fanshawe’s Renovation Techniques and Interior Design Programs joined tours of the Green Home as well as Sifton’s Design Studio for an immersive experience in home building!
