It is often believed that sustainability concepts can only be applied to high-standard, expensive buildings. Find out why sustainability is important for affordable housing and how it can contribute to social and economic development!

UNEP is publishing guidelines for housing developers wishing to integrate sustainable solutions in their affordable housing projects. These guidelines are based on the experience of the SUSHI project participants, and will be available on this website in a few weeks!

Local housing developers in Brazil and in Thailand have tested the SUSHI approach and conducted activities to integrate sustainable solutions in their affordable housing projects. Find out what they did and the results of this work!

The first phase of the SUSHI project is coming to an end. The publications and outputs developed in Thailand and Brazil are available for download. UNEP is looking for partners to continue the work on sustainable social housing around the world!