Organisation Profile
Habitat is the largest
non-governmental organization in the shelter sector in India committed to sustainable
building solutions.
Established in
1987
in Kerala, Habitat is registered as a charitable society.
It
is totally committed to the concept of green and humane architecture.
It
has been recognized as a nodal agency to carry out developmental works under the
decentralization process in Kerala
It
has a core group of 200 architects, Engineers and social workers with a
support base of 6000 trained workers and 26 regional offices.
It
has built thousands of buildings all over the country including commercial complexes,
tourist resorts, public offices, schools, hospitals and so on -all using
appropriate technology.
National
operations-active in 8 states.
Social
Activities
Conservation of heritage buildings Habitat is also involved
in the conservation of the innumerable heritage buildings in Kerala
Empowerment of women in the shelter sector-Habitat is making
efforts to educate and train women in the field of building construction
Networking
among partners in struggle
Information dissemination on cost effective shelter solutions
Capacity
building for workers and professionals in the shelter sector using extensive training
programs
Research
and development in appropriate technologies and materials
Dream for Future
Informal School
of Housing to impart training in the shelter sector
A Habitat commune where everyone can dream together, live together, think together and work
together
Begin a network
of Habitat shops where building materials would be available at affordable rates. This is
directed at breaking the nexus between the construction sector and middlemen
Production
of alternate building materials
Environmental
concerns related to habitat development