Adaptable and affordable housing for climate change adaptation

It is estimated that by 2050, the urban population will grow by another 2.5 billion. Climate action must start with housing because of its direct impact on people’s health and livelihood. Building resilient and affordable homes for climate adaptation involves designing and building houses that can withstand and adapt to the challenges presented by climate change, and ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants.

This digital course is designed to provide knowledge and practical skills in adaptable and affordable housing design solutions. It begins with the understanding about the role of housing against climate change, and further reviews a variety of solutions that can be used in design of adaptable housing, i.e., building with natural materials, installation of renewable energy systems, rainwater harvesting systems, waste-to-energy conversion. At the end of the course, community engagement is discussed and economic feasibility in terms of housing affordability is evaluated.