Re-HOUSED offers a decision‑support toolkit for self‑builders in coastal urban areas to design homes that withstand flooding and heat stress. The suite includes a Matrix of 150+ proven bottom‑up design solutions, an online multi‑criteria web app that predicts the best options, and a step‑by‑step guidebook, all grounded in frontline community knowledge and local practices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Self‑builders in coastal urban areas often lack accessible, locally relevant information on how to design homes that can withstand frequent flooding and extreme heat, leading to costly damage and unsafe living conditions.
Solution
Re‑HOUSED offers a decision‑support toolkit that consolidates over 150 proven, bottom‑up design solutions for flood and heat resilience. The toolkit includes a searchable Matrix of these solutions, an online multi‑criteria web app that predicts the most effective interventions for a given site, and a visual step‑by‑step guidebook that walks users through implementation. By grounding the content in lived experience and indigenous knowledge from tropical Global South communities, the platform ensures recommendations are practical and culturally appropriate. The web app simplifies complex trade‑offs, allowing self‑builders to make informed choices without needing specialist expertise. Together, these tools help users construct safer, more comfortable homes while minimizing wasted investment.
Target Audience
Primary users are self‑builders and informal housing developers in coastal urban communities of the tropical Global South who need practical guidance to improve flood and heat resilience.
Features
- Matrix catalog of 150+ vetted, community‑derived design solutions for flood mitigation and heat reduction
- Multi‑criteria decision support web app that predicts optimal interventions based on site‑specific inputs
- Interactive, user‑friendly interface requiring no advanced technical training
- Step‑by‑step visual guidebook that details implementation procedures for each solution
- Content sourced from frontline households, local cultures, and indigenous practices in tropical coastal regions
- Cloud‑based platform enabling easy updates and access from any device