If it’s too hot outside, it’s hotter still inside if you don’t have access to air conditioning.
The District of Saanich is seeking residents who live in multi-unit buildings who are willing to participate in research into indoor overheating and Summer comfort in multi‑unit residential buildings across #Saanich and the Capital Regional District.
As Summers become warmer, many households experience uncomfortable indoor temperatures — particularly in multi‑unit buildings where cooling options can be limited.
How the research works: Residents who live in apartments or condos are invited to participate by hosting a sensor in their home from May to September. The sensor will measure:
🌡️ Temperature
🌡️ Humidity
🌡️ Potentially other indoor air quality indicators
Sensors will automatically transmit data to a central database, where it will be aggregated and analyzed to understand indoor conditions during the warmer months. No manual tracking is required. All the sensors will be returned to Saanich at the end of the study.
Timeline to apply: Saanich is aiming to have sensors installed by the end of April 2026, ahead of the monitoring period.
How to participate: If you live in a multi‑unit residential building anywhere in the CRD and are interested in participating, please complete the survey on HelloSaanich at https://hello.saanich.ca/
If you are a suitable candidate, Saanich staff will reach out with further details. Survey participants will be entered into a draw for gift certificates.
Why participate? Your participation will strengthen support regional efforts to better understand and respond to indoor overheating, helping inform future work on building comfort, health, and climate resilience.
For questions about the research, survey, or what participation means, please reach out to sustainability@saanich.ca
