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Introduction
The global housing crisis, intertwined with the escalating threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, constitutes one of the most pressing social challenges our world faces today. The monumental task at hand requires a significant transformation within the global building and construction sector.
To address this issue, we present the Sustnable Affordable Housing report. This document debunk the myth that sustnable housing is not cost-effective for mass adoption by showcasing successful practices worldwide. With an estimated need for two billion new homes over the next 75 years 1, where we must construct around 96,000 affordable homes dly 2, this publication highlights cutting-edge built environment projects from across continents.
Through this resource, World Green Building Council champions a unified vision for sustnable and affordable housing solutions. It serves as an inspiration for policymakers, financial institutions, community-based initiatives, and the design-build industry by illustrating the numerous opportunities for successful implementation that could be scaled globally.
Key Findings
Five core principles formulated from collaboration between global Green Building Councils and experts in affordable housing guide our analysis:
Habitability Comfort
Community Connectivity
Resilience to Climate Change
Economic Accessibility
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy
Global Perspectives
The Sustnable Affordable Housing report features case studies that exemplify innovative approaches across the globe, demonstrating how sustnable housing can be accessible for all:
In Africa: 3D-printed homes and community-led initiatives in Kenya.
In the Americas: Collaborative financingand disaster resilience retrofits in the USA.
In Asia Pacific: Affordable co-living spaces and urban green corridors in India.
In Europe: Energy-efficient retrofitting of existing buildings and sustnable neighborhood developments.
In the Middle East North Africa: Passive design principles and renewable energy integration in housing projects.
The World Green Building Council's analysis synthesizes insights from these case studies to outline key actions for policymakers, financiers, communities, and industry players:
Implement inclusive policies that facilitate equitable access to affordable homes
Foster collaboration among stakeholders to share knowledge and resources
Invest in resilient infrastructure designed to withstand extreme weather events
Adopt sustnable financing mechanisms and technologies that align with economic feasibility
Promote circular design practices for reduced environmental impact
Concluding Remarks
In , the Sustnable Affordable Housing report illustrates how existing solutions exist for creating accessible housing while minimizing ecological footprint. By implementing these best practices worldwide, we can overcome the global housing crisis while mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity.
notes
European Parliament, 'Access to decent and affordable housing for all' 2020
WEF, ‘The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years’ 2018
GBC's global programs, including initiatives like Advancing Net Zero, Better Places for People, Circular Economy Accelerator, and Global Advocacy efforts focus on scaling these solutions globally.
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