Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

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Nigerian Urbanization and the Significance of Affordable Housing

Nigerian Urbanization and the Significance of Affordable Housing This article explores the significance of affordable housing in the context of Nigerian urbanization. With rapid urbanization taking place in Nig...

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The Residual Income Approach to Housing Affordability: The Theory and the Practice

The Residual Income Approach to Housing Affordability The residual income approach to housing affordability looks at what different household types can afford to spend on housing after taking into account the o...

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Sustainable Design and Thermal Comfort Strategy: Cases of Urban “Affordable Housing” in Nepal

Sustainable Design and Thermal Comfort Strategy Affordable housing is commonly considered on a cost basis, while environmental and social issues are thought to be addressed separately or ignored. Housing planne...

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Strengthening the Capacity of the Housing Sector in Iraq

Strengthening the Capacity of the Housing Sector in Iraq The UN Iraq Trust Fund has funded the Strengthening the Capacity of the Housing Sector in Iraq project and seeks to build capacity among Iraqi central an...

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Prioritizing Requirements for Sustainable Affordable Housing in Iraq

Prioritizing Requirements for Sustainable Affordable Housing in Iraq This paper aims to highlight the crucial issues that should be addressed when it is required to achieve sustainability through affordable hou...

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A Consumer and Investment Model of Housing Demand in Iran: Estimation and Policy Implication

A Consumer and Investment Model of Housing Demand in Iran This paper presents a study of the housing demand in Iran according to the consumer and investment approach from 1995 to 2011. The first approach is bas...