About Building For Humanity
Passionate About Sustainable And Low Energy Performance Homes
Building for Humanity: A Story of Change in Social Housing
The Problem:
A Growing Housing Crisis
With the government targeting the building of 1.5 million homes in the UK, the need for social housing is more pressing than ever.
- Traditional construction methods are struggling to keep up with demand.
- Efforts to improve existing housing stock through retrofitting have proven challenging and costly.
A Tick-Box Approach to Social Housing:
But too often, social housing is treated as a numbers game. People are given homes without the necessary support or guidance to thrive, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and hardship.
- Existing social housing often lacks quality and fails to foster a sense of community.
- There’s a lack of understanding of the unique needs of residents, leaving them feeling isolated and without a clear path to improve their lives.
Building for Humanity’s Solution:
Innovative Construction Method
Building for Humanity is embracing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), specifically 3D printing, to:
- Increase Speed and Efficiency: Delivering homes faster and more cost-effectively.
- Reduce Environmental Impact: Minimising waste and promoting sustainability.
- Target Grey Belt Land: Providing flexibility in location choices and maximising the use of available land.
A Holistic Approach
Building for Humanity is not just building houses; they are building communities. Their approach goes beyond bricks and mortar to provide residents with:
- Training and Employment Opportunities: Empowering residents to build better futures for themselves and their families.
- Community Support: Creating a network of support, including childcare, to help residents overcome challenges and thrive.
Financial Sustainability
Building for Humanity is committed to creating a financially viable model that doesn’t rely solely on charitable donations.
- They are actively seeking partnerships with organisations like Homes England and local authorities.
- Their experienced team, led by Scott’s years of experience in construction and concrete, provides a strong foundation for success.
Building for Humanity’s Impact:
By combining innovative construction methods with a holistic, community-focused approach, Building for Humanity is creating a new model for social housing – one that empowers residents, fosters community, and offers a path to a brighter future.
developing net zero carbon affordable homes
How Our Housing Projects Work
We are working with several councils who are offering us land or empty commercial buildings in exchange for developing net zero carbon affordable homes and in turn helping to solve their housing crisis.
Usually, housing projects are based on a cost basis of £ per sq. ft but that’s not how it works with us. Our construction strategy fundamentally changes the way we build and provides a significant cost reduction to the Government’s welfare bill per individual back into work and into a home.
Working with the social regulator to make sure our registered social landlord status is as accurate as possible for the types of tenure and tenants we will be housing along with any Homes England grants we will be eligible for to help us achieve rapid growth and much needed housing throughout the country.
We operate and manage all of our properties to make sure our ethos, our care and health and wellbeing is given to every individual who comes through our Humanity Credit programme.
The more homes we build, the more people we help.
Improving Quality
Delivering the highest standard of net zero carbon housing
Supporting Communities
On site community hubs for the local people of that area providing a range of help and facilities
Upholding Integrity
Honesty, trust, and ethical morals are at the core of our company
Visionary Ethos
Ambition and expanding our passion to help those in need
