Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

MALDIVES FACE THREATS OF SEBMERGE IN THE SEA, BUILD ISLANDS FOR LIVING

MALDIVES FACE THREATS OF SEBMERGE IN THE SEA, BUILD ISLANDS FOR LIVING The Maldivian capital of Malé is one of the world’s most densely populated cities. (Reinhard Krause) The Maldives is also t...

An Approach for Affordable Housing Design

An Approach for Affordable Housing Design Affordable housing should not be confused with low-cost housing, as the latter often leads to poor-quality buildings with insufficient space and substandard material...

Application of non‑degradable waste as building material for low‑cost housing

Low-cost housing is defined as housing that is of good quality and suitably located, without imposing financial strain on its occupants, allowing them to meet other essential living expenses and uphold basic hu...

Community-Driven Housing Solutions in California

Since 1990, the population of Antioch, California, has nearly doubled to 112,000 residents. This surge is largely due to an influx of low-income residents, primarily people of color, who were displaced from the...

Urban Housing Affordability Problem in Africa: A Search for Pragmatic Solution?

The global housing affordability crisis echoes Abrams’ (1964:53) statement that “the whole world has remained underdeveloped” in terms of housing. This issue affects both developed and develop...

Sustainability in Social Housing Development – Economic and Social Perspectives

In recent years, sustainability has become a central focus in urban development, especially in housing. Social housing is crucial for providing affordable living conditions and ensuring that everyone has access...