Companion Housing Course

Module 1 – Introduction and Background
5 Topics | 4 Self reflection
What is companion housing?
Companion housing introduction
Getting ready to learn
Preparing yourself
Population & housing trends
Population & trends exercise
An innovative solution
Companion housing reflection
Module 1 summary
Module 2 – Benefits and Limitations
6 Topics | 6 Self reflection
Addressing barriers
Barriers self assessment
Personal benefits
Personal benefit self assessment
Social benefits
Social benefits exercise
Environmental benefits
Footprint calculator
Monetary benefits
Monetary benefits exercise
Limitations & concerns
Addressing concerns exercise
Module 3 – Housing Companions
5 Topics | 2 Self reflection
Understanding personality types, culture, and values
Personality test
Self assessment – what do I want and need?
Self Assessment Exercise
Considerations when choosing companions
How to find a housing companion
Interviewing housing companions
Module 4 – Preparing to Share a Home
5 Topics | 2 Self reflection
Preparing yourself
Preparing Yourself Exercise
Preparing physical space
Home Preparation Checklist
Preparing to move into a shared home
The trial period
Insurance & legal considerations
Module 5 – How to Structure a Living Arrangement with Companions
5 Topics | 4 Self reflection
Establishing house rules and expectations
House Rules
How to share fairly
Sharing Space
Task & rent exchange
Task exchange
Writing a living arrangement agreement
Move-in day
Move-in Day
Module 6 – How to Maintain a Healthy Home Environment
7 Topics | 5 Self reflection
Communication skills
Communicate LUV
Building culture in the home
Building Culture
Ensuring safety in the home
Safety Checklist
Financial considerations
Preventing conflicts
Conflicts
Resolving issues
Resolving issues
Serious problems
Module 7 – Ending the living arrangement
3 Topics | 2 Self reflection
Ending a living arrangement
Ending Living Arrangement
The move-out process
Move-out day
Refusing to leave
Module 8 – Conclusion
2 Topics | 1 Exercise
Take aways
Resources
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Footprint calculator

Companion Housing Course Module 2 – Benefits and Limitations Environmental benefits Footprint calculator

Want to calculate your carbon footprint?

Use the calculator below to see how you compare against national averages.

How to use the calculator:

  1. Enter your Country and Province in the Welcome section – this compares you against others in your region
  2. House tab – Enter the number of people in your home and the estimated annual energy consumption for electricity, gas, propane, etc. (see your utility bill for reference)
  3. Add your annual flights and vehicle use (car, motorbike, bus), click Calculate & Add to Footprint
  4. Secondary – Add details for your other consumables, click Estimate Secondary Footprint
  5. Results – How do you compare against your country average and world target?