Adoption of Technology in African Building and Construction
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Benefits of Inclusive Housing Development and Urban Planning
SOURCE: WORLD ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITYFor many years, the real estate industry has been aware of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the development of successful, sustainable, cities. Particularly regarding housing, which is proven to promote growth in developing and advanced economies alike, according to McKinsey. In this article, we take a look back at a … Continue reading
Building Better Housing: Cities and Pandemics Report
SOURCE: UNHABITATWhen the fundamental requirements of safe and adequate housing are not met, households already suffering from health inequities may become even more exposed. This was the timely wisdom shared by UN-Habitat in their recent report, “Cities and Pandemics: Towards a More Just, Green and Healthy Future.” The report reviews how a holistic approach to … Continue reading
Innovative Housing System Addressing Worldwide Housing Shortage
SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION LINKSGlobal Affordable Housing ShortageAround the globe today 1.2 Billion people do not have access to adequate housing. This number will grow to 1.6 Billion people by the year 2025. Solving this problem is a critical step to a brighter global future. Better housing generates economic growth, improved social justice, health care and education; … Continue reading
The Affordable Housing Shortage and 3D Printing
SOURCE: WRHUThis past week, EchoStone’s Chief Sustainability & Product Development Officer, Emmanuel Stefanakis, was asked to join a conversation on the affordable housing shortage and 3D printing.The conversation explored the alternative building technology’s potential in the affordable housing market, to accelerate construction as well as reduce associated costs of new construction.Also joining the interview was … Continue reading
Reimagining Wetlands for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
SOURCE: ECHOSTONEWhen casting wetlands as dismal, snake-ridden, mosquito-infested places, they seem to serve no useful purpose toward human settlements.Science, however, presents us with a completely different reality. Wetlands – whether coast marsh or freshwater – play a vital role in maintaining the health of our planet and capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Additionally there are … Continue reading
Housing Deficit: Echostone Delivers 252 Sustainable Housing Units
SOURCE: BizWatchNigeriaEchostone Development Nigeria has delivered 252 units of affordable homes in Idale Badagry in partnership with the Lagos State Government as part of the ongoing efforts in bridging over 22 million housing deficits in the country.The project, designed as a Public-Private Partnership, aimed at providing 100,000 affordable homes in 10 years with modern-day technology.The … Continue reading
Affordable and Green Housing
SOURCE: Africa Union Housing FinanceCenter for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) is an excellent resource for affordable housing knowledge, advocacy, and market development. During their 36th Annual Africa Union Housing Finance (AUHF) Conference, Emmanuel Stefanakis Chief Sustainability and Product Development Officer for EchoStone join their panel on “Affordable & Green Housing.” The session brought together professionals from across … Continue reading
Healthy Housing: A Timely Subject, But What Does it Really Mean?
SOURCE: ECHOSTONEMore and more these days, we are hearing a lot in the media about the importance of “healthy housing” and its benefits to human health. There are many ways to define healthy housing; however, our concern here is with the physical characteristics of a structure that promote and sustain good human health.So, what does … Continue reading
How Developers Can Overcome the Sustainability Gap
SOURCE: ECHOSTONEHow do we build an inclusive,sustainable, resilient future for people and the planet? One hundred seventy-three world leaders asked that question five years ago this month at an historic UN summit. The result was the adoption of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that collectively create a roadmap to promote prosperity for all people while … Continue reading