How to plan green and resilient housing?

Overview

In this course, you will learn about the importance of housing as a basic social condition that determines quality of life and population well-being. The program agenda of Habitat II, presented at the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements in Istanbul in 1996, will be addressed, emphasizing the need to meet housing demand from a comprehensive perspective.This approach not only provides a roof to shelter people but also ensures thermal comfort, adequate sanitation, and adaptation to the environmental conditions surrounding the home. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) promotes inclusion and access to decent and sustainable housing, generating knowledge and tools to foster more inclusive societies. Through IDBAcademy, this course offers insights from experts in urban development, sustainability, and housing policies, providing skills to plan, design, and manage housing solutions that improve people’s quality of life. The course focuses on housing accessibility and affordability for all social groups, guaranteeing inclusion and equity. It seeks to enhance participants’ professional development by strengthening their ability to lead transformation processes in housing and urban development across the region. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to implement comprehensive approaches that not only meet basic housing needs but also promote social well-being and contribute to sustainable development.

Syllabus

Module 1: Green Housing in Latin America and the Caribbean

In this module, we will address the basic concepts of what constitutes green and resilient housing, the tools that can be used to design them, as well as the progress made in the region regarding green buildings.

Module 2: Green and Resilient Housing Design

In this module, we will learn about a step-by-step roadmap that outlines best practices for achieving green housing through design, or resilient housing through applicable technologies. We will also explore several certifications that serve as tools to evaluate whether a green housing design meets the required standards, as well as clarify that there may be both certified and non-certified housing.

Module 3: Financing Green and Resilient Housing

In this final module of the course, we will review some of the most common types of financing products and incentives for green and resilient housing, as well as examples of projects that the Bank is financing for the economic and social development of the region.