Nigeria: Architects' New Eco-Housing Module Demonstrates Sustainable Living

A new eco-housing module has been released by UN Environment and Yale University in collaboration with UN Habitat, to spark public discussion and fresh ideas on how sustainable design can provide decent, affordable housing while limiting the overuse of natural resources and climate change.

The 22-square-metre "tiny house" is fully powered by renewable energy and designed to test the potential for minimizing the use of natural resources such as water.Around one billion people worldwide currently live in informal settlements, while millions more live in buildings that are not environmentally friendly. Rapid urbanization and economic growth challenge communities to sustainably expand capacity, heightening the need for innovation in building systems and infrastructure.

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