The world is facing both a housing crisis and a climate crisis.
People everywhere are struggling to find and pay for homes. When we do build new housing, the construction unleashes tons of greenhouse gases. We need more affordable houses built faster without polluting the Earth. What if you could 3D print eco-friendly houses in months, weeks, or even days? What if you could quickly manufacture modular, mass timber buildings that actually slow climate change? And what if learning to 3D print human settlements on the Moon and Mars helps us tackle housing challenges here on Earth?
All of these things are possible. Technology offers hope and solutions, but it takes teamwork to challenge old ideas and change traditional ways of doing things. Discover why homes are essential for our health and well-being and meet trailblazers who are proving that we can create affordable green housing and healthy communities at the same time.
“I was honored to lead the team that built Canada’s first 3D-printed homes for residential use, and I’m honored again to have our project featured in this wonderful book. Building Homes for All provides insight into complex housing challenges in an accessible way. I would recommend this book to youth, and to parents, who are interested in learning more about the housing issues Habitat for Humanity is working to address. The book powerfully conveys why housing matters and affirms that housing is a right. It is a positive, solutions-oriented read that will inspire future problem-solvers, home builders, innovators, and government leaders. It’s also wonderful to see the author and illustrator, both women, working together to encourage young readers to explore STEAM and solutions for our shared future.”