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 - On-Demand Webinar - Supporting families to navigate tough times
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On-demand: Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity and isolation
This on-demand webinar can be watched any time from Tuesday 4 August to Tuesday 25 August. You can also pause the recording and come back to it at a time that suits.
This webinar will explore how practitioners can better support children and families who may be experiencing multiple hardships. This webinar will help you:
- understand the impacts of social determinants of health inequalities on child and family health and wellbeing, and the many ways families are responding to these impacts
- better support families impacted by social determinants of health inequalities, including supporting them to reconnect with their existing knowledge, skills and values
- reduce families’ experiences of isolation and stigma that can come from experiencing health inequalities - gain insight into how you can gather and share ideas from the families you work with to support your practice.
04/08/2026
09:00