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Habitat houses: Recognizing best-in-class designs

From building resilient, hurricane-proof homes in Florida to prototyping with a 3D-printed home in Virginia, Habitat affiliates in the U.S. seek innovative solutions to local, pressing needs. The 2021 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a second year by Simpson Strong-Tie, invited local affiliates to submit their home designs across a range of categories, including equity, multifamily, sustainability and many more. 

Habitat houses: Recognizing best-in-class designs

From building resilient, hurricane-proof homes in Florida to prototyping with a 3D-printed home in Virginia, Habitat affiliates in the U.S. seek innovative solutions to local, pressing needs. The 2021 Habitat House Design Contest sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie invited local affiliates to submit their home designs across a range of categories, including equity, multifamily, sustainability and many more. 

DIY alcohol ink coasters and light switch covers

A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to make alcohol ink tile coasters and light switch plates.

4 major must-haves in construction

Learn how hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots and gloves can protect you from injury on a Habitat build site.

Housing and climate change

Learn about Habitat for Humanity International’s position on climate change and housing — our beliefs, our practices and our commitments. 

Disaster response volunteer opportunities

Our Disaster Response staff helps disaster-affected affiliates organize community clean-up efforts, assess impact and develop a response plan based on needs and available resources.

“Keep the site moving”

If you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb in Atlanta, you might get the opportunity to work with construction supervisor Bobby Dunn.

Building with bamboo in Myanmar

Young leaders build alongside families as part of youth initiative in Asia-Pacific.

Habitat’s disaster resilience and recovery efforts

August 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Our response to the storm was a major moment for the organization –  unrivaled in our U.S. network’s history. 

Retiree finds purpose as Habitat ReStore volunteer

Retiree John Harris continued to volunteer at Habitat Hall County ReStore during his cancer treatment. “I believe that Habitat gave me a mission to be healthy.” 

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