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Exploring Ubuntu Homes – A Model for Green Affordable Urban Rental Housing

    Building on the insights from our first session, we shifted gears to explore a Ground Plus 4 (G+4) Housing Model. In this session, we tested three innovative typologies on a quarter-acre plot, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities:

    📅 Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
    Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Nairobi Time)
    🌍 Platform: ZOOM

    🔹 Shared Facilities Bedsits – How much sharing is too much?
    🔹 Self-Contained Bedsits – Does privacy come at a cost?
    🔹 Mixed Unit Development – Can a blend of 1-beds, 2-beds, and bedsits be the solution?

    Beyond the blueprints, we’ll dive into structural integrity, cost efficiency, and financial feasibility.

    💡 What’s the most cost-effective way to build?
    💡 Can we ensure safety without blowing the budget?
    💡 Which model offers better returns — shared or self-contained living?

    Find out more here

    Read the Ubuntu Plan and Design Intro

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