A 3D-printed BioHome, a 100-percent recyclable house
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Printing a home in as little as two days and thanks to its natural composition from wood left over by local mills, the home acts as a carbon sink, sequestering 46 tons of carbon dioxide per 600sq-ft unit.
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Principles for asylum dispersal
From a briefing by Asylum Matters and NACCOM
Ensuring that people seeking asylum receive adequate temporary accommodation and support while they wait for a decision on their application should be a fundamental aspect of a fair and just asylum system. 12 principles..
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Pop-up pods help to tackle homelessness
From an article by Salvation Army
Each ‘pod’ provides a bed, chemical toilet, charging facilities. Aimed at helping people sleeping on the streets who have complex needs so may struggle in hostel style accommodation. Have made a real difference.
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Home insurance for those needing it most
From an article by Insurance Thought Leadership
1/3 of of South Africa live in informal dwellings in settlements, rural villages. Many are shacks. For people living, working, raising families in these conditions, insurance protection is unavailable. Until now.
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Homeless shelter plus - the Cotton Street Project
From a video by Cotton Street Project
A centre that gives the guests a home, with a bed and their own clothes behind a lockable door, a community are where they can eat and a joinery and upholstery workshop, that has given them hope.
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The world’s first 3D-printed neighbourhood
From an article by Fast Company
A giant 3D printer is creating new homes in rural Mexico. Each takes 24 hours and lets local families upgrade from a shack to a two-bedroom house. Could this be part of the global housing solution?
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Online - Policies for Neighbourhood Renewal
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Respublica's latest report ‘A Modest Proposal for the Restoration of Neighbourhoods’ calls for a radical shift in the UK's approach to regeneration and renewal, one that can give residents a genuine stake in their neighbourhoods by building asset wealth. The report argues for longer-term place-based strategies, powered by Mayors and devolved authorities, to deliver new homes and distribute the private ownership of property, land and productive assets, among our most disadvantaged communities.
This webinar brings together an expert panel to discuss and debate the report’s ideas and recommendations:
29/04/2026
10:00