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Phala, Chariya and their four children on their porch.

Keeping climate change in mind

Earlier this year, Phala, Chariya and their four children moved into a climate-sensitive Habitat home they helped build Cambodia’s Battambang province. The look of their home is similar to others in the area — but the difference is in the details.

Two hands planting a small budding plant.

6 facts about Habitat’s sustainability efforts

Home affordability and sustainable building go hand-in-hand. Want a peek at how we’re helping homeowners and our planet? Check out these six facts for a glimpse into Habitat’s expansive sustainability work.

A selection of more innovation from ShelterTech

NuupTech’, Ecolam and Ion Ag+ are developing innovative environmental sustainability, housing affordability and clean drinking water solutions for families.

Energryn: Creating a hybrid solar and electric water heater

Andrés Muñoz shares how Energryn’s low cost, hybrid solar and electric water heater helps families in Mexico and what motivates him to improve people’s lives.

Vitaluz: Offering affordable electricity in remote areas

Through its solar energy prepaid systems, Vitaluz offers Mexicans in remote areas access to electricity that is more affordable than most alternatives.

Bringing innovation to affordable housing

Emerging entrepreneurs gathered at ShelterTech Mexico 2017 to brainstorm ways to bring innovation to affordable housing, clean water and sustainable energy.

What is upcycling?

Read a full explanation of the process and get expert tips from three upcyclers who frequent Habitat ReStores.

Saving energy and money in New York

Columbia County Habitat in New York has built townhouses with Passive House design, which use 70 percent less energy than conventional construction.

Affordable energy efficiency in Missouri

Learn about a home so energy efficient that it is projected to create more energy than it uses, based on a family of four.