Students in Bangladesh making change
November 29th, 2012
Working in an area of northern Bangladesh student groups tackled a variety of simple but important local problems. Many examples of work done were sent to HH and just a…
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Building poverty
November 25th, 2012
Good intentions can ensure that money and resources are allocated to solve the problems of the poor, but poor design and implementation can foil good will. Whether designing and building…
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PAPER | Making sense of the chaos
November 25th, 2012
This paper by Philips is about using data to help in the design process and product outcome. Great to see another company using data to improve design for people. The…
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“Homes not fit for a dog”
November 25th, 2012
When the article is written by the Federal Opposition Spokesman for Indigenous Affairs, there can be obvious reasons for caution in accepting the facts. Of course the Opposition will find…
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Emergency Architects Australia – Annual General Meeting
November 20th, 2012
Michael Raper presenting at the Emergency Architects AGM, spoke about some of the alarming figures showing there are more than 72 million people that are living as forced immigrants in…
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From flying toilets to fertiliser…
November 19th, 2012
From The Guardian’s global development section an interesting advance in toilets in Nairobi. Dennis Ochieng balances precariously with one leg on either side of a narrow trench running through a…
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Venice Biennale … positive follow up
November 17th, 2012
Applying the National Indigenous Housing Guide may have prompted some design questions and there may still be some construction details to resolve … but when an enthusiastic 10 year old,…
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ARTICLE | The path through the fields
November 17th, 2012
The path of local community development that connects education, the living environment and health improvement seems to have worked in Bangladesh – despite dysfunctional government. Hmm … perhaps Australia can…
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“We shall deal here with humble things”
November 17th, 2012
Barbara Penner has written an article on the importance and philosophy of wastewater and sanitation. A critical Healthy Living Practice is removing wastewater safely and this has been a constant…
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2010 to 2012 – moving backwards towards the future?
November 11th, 2012
STRATEGIC REVIEW OF INDIGENOUS EXPENDITURE February 2010 Fixing Houses For Better Health (FHBH) This program involves grant funding to Healthabitat to organise minor repairs and maintenance to existing Indigenous housing….
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The people – World Habitat Award Study Tour Nepal
November 5th, 2012
An interesting cocktail… Take people from eight countries – all of whom have spent years working on housing, health or development issues. Now combine the hosts of the event :…
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Back to school – working toilets and tooth brushing
November 5th, 2012
To remind you of the problem: The problem …5 non-functioning toilets, no hand washing, no teeth cleaning, little water and unsafe court area. HH encountered this lack of basic facilities…
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