Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

Creating a Sustainable Long-Term Housing Finance System in Pakistan

Creating a Sustainable Long-Term Housing Finance System in Pakistan Pakistan’s burgeoning urban population and economic challenges have intensified the need for a sustainable long-term housing finance sy...

Addressing Urban Challenges with Housing Solutions

Addressing Urban Challenges with Housing Solutions Urbanization is a global phenomenon that has significantly reshaped the social, economic, and physical landscapes of cities. As more people migrate to u...

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...

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...

Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya

Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya In Africa, urban residents are projected to increase from 11.2% to 20.2%, driving higher housing demand. However, the housing se...

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

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 under...

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...