Programme and House Design
No matter where they are built around the world, Habitat for Humanity houses are constructed according to the same guiding principles.
Habitat for Humanity houses are:
- Simple – the houses are modestly sized; large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum.
- Decent – we use quality building materials. Trained staff supervise construction and educate volunteers and partner families.
- Appropriate – affiliates source building materials locally, and house designs reflect the local climate and culture.
- Cost-effective – labour of volunteers and partner families, efficient building methods, modest house sizes and a no-profit, no-interest mortgage make it affordable for low-income people around the world to purchase a Habitat for Humanity house.