Reimagining The Possibilities for Affordable Housing in a Climate Risk Environment

Addressing Climate Risks and Housing Instability Through Design

Affordable housing has become an increasingly dire global issue. Be it rent or homeownership, the unaffordability of homes has been on the rise due to the increasing cost of labor and materials, lowered interest rates, zoning regulations, and other market forces.  Another pressing issue that exacerbates housing instability across the world is climate change. With the sharp increase in climate-related disasters over the past few years, thousands of people have been displaced and housing costs have skyrocketed in areas prone to climate disasters.  This e-book explores the interrelated challenges between the current affordable housing crisis and on-going climate risks. It also shares possible solutions architects, planners, designers and policymakers should consider to create affordable housing developments that are both climate resilient and sustainable.