Existing buildings or developments that demonstrate outstanding performance in improving the health, equity and/or resilience of people in local communities.
The Affordable Housing Project retrofitted 48 homes and built three new homes across five different districts in Jordan, demonstrating that sustainable housing is affordable, with fast pay back periods. The project created an opportunity for cohesion between locals and refugees through their engagement and involvement, with notable change in “a greener way of thinking within the society”.
Habitability and Comfort
Community and Connectivity
Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change
Resource Efficiency and Circularity
Economic Accessibility
Awards:
Finalists of 2020 Ashden Awards
More information:
Guidelines for Green Affordable Homes’ booklet available via JordanGBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7J7idG6CXg
https://www.facebook.com/ Jordan.Green.Building.Council/ photos/a.213994035321742/2307673005953824? _rdc=1&_rdr
https://jordantimes.com/news/local/right-green-home-project-builds-energy-water-efficient-houses