UN-Habitat ‘Tiny’ House: Solution to Kenya’s housing problems?

Sustainable living unit introduced in Kenya to ensure for affordable housing and combating of climatic change. [Josphat Thiong'o,Standard]

The UN-Habitat has unveiled a house prototype for affordable green building aimed at addressing housing shortage in densely populated urban areas. Dubbed Tiny House, the model is expected to address the problem of affordable housing in Kenya and tackle climate change.

Unlike conventional houses, the ‘tiny’ house occupies smaller space and makes maximum use of vertical space. It is built complete with a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. It is constructed using a mixture of recyclable materials such as the tetra pack plastic for the walls and steel to ensure longevity.