Keeling Curve

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This project empowers underrepresented populations in the climate movement by creating resilience based support for climate vulnerable communities in Uganda. Uganda experiences climate induced droughts, rainfall, floods, landslides and other weather related events that threaten the livelihoods and socio-economic development of regional communities. According to Habitat for Humanity, Uganda currently has a 2.4 million housing deficit, exacerbating vulnerability to the elements. Furthermore, displaced women in Uganda are more vulnerable to gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, increasing the dangers that come with housing insecurity. Families and individuals displaced from homes also experience diminished health and sanitation, increasing their vulnerability. We believe that our low cost, rapid construction envelope house can support these vulnerable populations, by quickly getting communities into safe and affordable housing. Using prefabricated building blocks and local materials, this solution is designed to minimize material, energy, and time required for construction which reduces costs. Additionally, this product builds resilience by supporting regional bamboo supply chains, bolstering the local economy and job opportunities. By providing a complete modular home (roof, floor, and walls) that can be assembled by the average person, we create resilience for climate vulnerable populations allowing them to build their communities how they choose.

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http://www.envisioninglabs.com

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Our mission is to empower climate vulnerable and housing insecure communities in Uganda by delivering sustainable, low-cost, and accessible bamboo housing solutions.