32 entries found.

Absolute Authority on Homelessness
Sponsor: private
Web page
Function/misson of sponsor: Provides links and products about homelessness
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
General Public
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: homelessness links
Features:links about education, authorities, communinities, etc.
Postal address:
Phone:
Fax:


Architecture for Humanity
Sponsor: volunteer organization with leading architects and activists as advisors
Function/misson of sponsor: To create opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need through competitions, workshops, educational forums. Acting as fundraisers and facilitators; and to help community groups and relief organizations build sustainable, well-designed structures for which they would not otherwise have the resources.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
general public; architects, designers, students, NGOs
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: sustainable architecture; community action; design
Features:background
fact sheets
newsletter
press releases
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
store, donation center
Postal address: Architecture for Humanity #3A, 165 West 20th St., New York, NY 10011 USA
Phone: 646 765 0906
Fax:
Email: info@architectureforhumanity.org


Australasian Housing Information Network
Sponsor: private
Function/misson of sponsor: The Australasian Housing Information Network (AHIN), is an on-line portal for housing information, research, data, policy and practice in Australia and New Zealand. It provides information on seminars and conferences, education and training initiatives, access to online learning materials; as well as information about jobs and other career development opportunities.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: Housing, Policy, Community Housing, Social Housing, Data and Statistics, Australia, New Zealand, Research, Publications, Employment, Homelessness, Home Ownership, Indigenous Housing, Local Government, Private Rental, Public Housing, Affordable Housing,
Features:background
job openings
newsletter
press releases
policy alerts
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email: ahinadmin@infoxchange.net.au


Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: To better inform decision-makers at all levels of promising solutions and policy options for more sustainable human settlements development.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
decision makers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, urban development, infrastructure, transport, communication, gender equality, social inclusion, economic development, poverty reduction, participation, partnerships, sustainability
Features:background
fact sheets
newsletter
press releases
policy alerts
publications
testimony
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: P.O. Box 30030 Nairobi Kenya
Phone: 254-2-623029
Fax: 254-2-623080
Email: bestpractices@unchs.org


BOCA International, Inc.
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: Promulgation of model building codes.
Target group: Building Industry
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: BOCA Building Plumbing Mechanical Property Maintenance Codes
Features:background
job openings
press releases
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Phone: 708-799-2300
Fax: 708-799-0310
Email: webster@bocai.org


Building and Social Housing Foundation
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: To carry out research into all aspects of residential housing and in particular to identify innovative approaches to housing and encourage its replication.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: affordable housing, architectural innovation, building technology, co-operative housing, community housing, energy conservation, experimental construction, experimental projects, group homes, housing development, housing policies and programmes, housing research, indigenous construction materials, innovation, intermediate technology, low income housing, non-profit housing, public housing, replication, research and development, research development, telecommunications technology, tenant participation, urban design, urban ecology, urban housing, urban renewal.
Features:background
press releases
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: Memorial Square, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3TU, Britain
Phone: 01530 510444
Fax: 01530 510332
Email: 100567.3433@compuserve.com


Building Research Institute
Sponsor: national government
Function/misson of sponsor: National Research Institute, Ministry of Construction, Japan
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: aging, universal design, lifespan, transgenerational, accessibility
Features:background
newsletter
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: Tatehara, Tsukuba 305-0802 Japan
Phone: +81-298-79-0630
Fax: +81-298-64-2989
Email: skose@kenken.go.jp


CARDO
Sponsor: University Research Centre
Function/misson of sponsor: Higher Education and Research
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: affordable housing; affordable housing; construction research; demographics of homeless; developing countries; disability; economics of housing; employment; higher education; home remodeling; home-based businesses; homeless; homeless service providers; homelessness; homeownership; housing; housing policy; housing researchissues homeless families face; low-income housing; mixed use; multifamily housing; persons with disabilities; public housing; rent; rental housing; research on urban and housing problems; third world; urban housing
Features:background
fact sheets
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: CARDO, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle NE1 7RU, UK.
Phone: +44 (0) 191 222 6021
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 6008


CIB
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. CIB has more than 100 working groups and commissions and is the worlds largest network of building researchers.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
manufacturers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: Innovation; Building Research; International Network;
Features:background
fact sheets
newsletter
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: Postbox 1837 3000BV Rotterdam The Netherlands
Phone: +31.10.411.0240
Fax: +31.10.433.4372
Email: secretariat@cibworld.nl


CIB W104 Open Building Implementation
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: W104 is a permanent international commission within CIB. W104's members are active in open building research, project implementation and education in more than 15 countries. They meet once or twice each year in both local implementation-focused meetings hosted by local organizations, and in international meetings including open conference days.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
manufacturers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: Open Building; Residential; Mixed Use; Urban Design; Consumer-oriented housing; Support/Infill Housing; Base building/Fit-out Building; Use of Levels.
Features:background
fact sheets
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: %Dr. Stephen Kendall Coordinator Housing Futures Institute College of Architecture and Planning Ball State University Muncie, Indiana, 47306
Phone: 765.285.1911
Fax: 765.285.1765
Email: skendall@bsu.edu


Community Development Partners for the Americas
Sponsor: private
Function/misson of sponsor: Housing, community and economic development consultants for governments and NGOs in Latin America and the Third World.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Governments
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, Latin America, Third World, regional development
Features:background
project description(s)
Postal address: 118 Lincoln Ave. West Harrison, NY 10604
Phone: 914-946-7444
Fax: 419-715-1130
Email: cdpa@jerusalemail.com


Earthship Global Operations
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: To put housing back into the hands of the people. Earthship is an independent dwelling unit made from indigenous materials. The major structural building component is recycled automobile tires filled with compacted earth resulting in virtually indestructible bearing walls.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
general population
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: sustainable building; intermediate technology; indigenous construction materials
Features:background
press releases
project description(s)
publications
testimony
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: PO Box 2009 / El Prado / NM / 87529
Phone: 505.751.0462
Fax: 505.751.1005
Email: earthship@earthship.org


Habitat for Humanity International
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: To provide housing to people in poverty using sweat equity and volunteer labor
Target group:consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: affordability, sweat equity, homeownership
Features:background
fact sheets
job openings
project description(s)
policy alerts
Postal address: 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709, USA
Phone: 912/924-6935
Fax: 912/924-6541
Email: public_info@habitat.org


Homeless
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: Provides a forum for worldwide discussion of homelessness issues by formerly and currently homeless people, service providers, public housing officials, and others interestred in homelessness.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: homelessness
Features:background
discussion forum
list serv: 400 subscribers
archived discussion; links
Postal address: NA
Phone: NA
Fax: NA
Email: southard@uoregon.edu


Housing Constructability Lab
Sponsor: University
Function/misson of sponsor: The UCF Housing Constructability Lab (HCL) is a university-based research organization dedicated to creating production innovations for the U.S. homebuilding industry. The HCL will help homebuilders improve their ability to build high quality, affordable, energy efficient homes, provide service to our sponsors that exceed their expectations and provide challenging and satisfying research opportunities for students and faculty that will enhance their careers in professional practice and academe.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, homebuilding, lean construction, productivity, quality
Features:background
fact sheets
project description(s)
publications
Postal address: Dr. Mike Mullens PO Box 162450 Orlando, FL 32816-2450
Phone: 407-823-5703
Fax: 407-823-3413
Email: mullensm@mail.ucf.edu


HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Sponsor: national government
Function/misson of sponsor: HUD USER is the primary source for Federal Government reports and information on housing policy and programs, building technology, economic development, urban planning, and other housing-related topics. HUD USER also creates and distributes a wide variety of useful information products and services.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, community development, planning, urban, building technology, economic development, homeless
Features:background
fact sheets
list serv:
newsletter
press releases
project description(s)
policy alerts
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: PO BOX 6091 Rockville, MD 20849
Phone: 1-800-245-2691
Fax: 301-519-5767
Email: huduser@aspensys.com


Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: The Institute for Housing and Urban Developnment Studies (IHS) is an interational education institute, offering training (post graduate courses, Master Degree courses and a PhD programme), support in institutional development, advisory services and research in the fields of urban management, urban environmental management and housing in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Central and Eastern Europe
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: international training, urban management,urban housing, environmental management, capacity building, institutional development, urban studies
Features:background
fact sheets
publications
upcoming events/conferences
guestbook
Postal address: P.O. Box 1935, 3000 BX ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands
Phone: (+31)10-4021523
Fax: (+31)10-4045671
Email: ihs@ihs.nl


International Code Council
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: The ICC founders - the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) - created the ICC in response to technical disparities among the three sets of model codes now in use in the U.S. In the past, it was difficult for building industry professionals to move into different regions within the U.S., much less into an international environment. In the near future, the ICC will offer a single, complete set of construction codes without regional limitations -- the International Codes.
Target group:consumers
State and Local Regulators
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: accessibility, building codes, energy conservation, enforcement
Features:background
legislative updates
newsletter
press releases
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: 5203 Leesburg Pike Suite 708 Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: (703) 931-4533
Fax: (703) 379-1546
Email: staff@intlcode.org


International Council for Building Research Studies and Documentation (CIB)
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: Stimulates information exchange and collaboration among a worldwide network of over 5000 experts, representing about 500 organizations, organized into more than 50 thematic commissions that cover all fields of construction research and technology development.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: construction technology, building research, technology development
Features:background
publications
upcoming events/conferences
description of membership services; list of members
Postal address: NA
Phone: NA
Fax: NA


International Federation for Housing and Planning
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: Works to improve general knowledge in housing, urban and regional planning and the environment and related fields.
Target group:researchers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: planning
Features:background
Postal address: Secretary-General: Mrs. Elsbeth van Hylckama Vlieg, Wassenaarseweg 43, N-2596 CG's-Gravenhage, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 70 324 4557
Fax: +31 70 328 2085


International Union for Housing Finance
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: The mission of the IUHF is to improve the effectiveness of housing finance professionals and the organizations they lead, with the ultimate goal of making housing credit more affordable and more available around the globe.
Target group:researchers
consumers
housing finance professionals
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing finance, international housing finance, mortgage credit, mortgages, Housing Finance International, World Congress of Housing Finance, Secondary Mortgage Markets, Aid to developing countries
Features:background
discussion forum
publications
testimony
upcoming events/conferences
links to member Sites, reports from Director of Research
Postal address: 111 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Phone: (312) 946 - 8200
Fax: (312) 946 - 8202
Email: IUHF@housingfinance.org


News...from our Shoes
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: The mission of News from our Shoes is to educate by breaking down stereotypes about homelessness, hunger and poverty. OUR GOALS:To be a voice in the empowerment movement on a local front. To be a forum for the voiceless. To create economic and self-help opportunities. To help build productive, responsible citizens.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: newspapers, homelessness, street papers, news
Features:fact sheets
legislative updates
newsletter
press releases
project description(s)
policy alerts
testimony
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: 220 Snow Ave Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 9197432387
Fax:
Email: editor@newsfromourshoes.com


PAR / Technical University Darmstadt (Germany)
Sponsor: Educational
Function/misson of sponsor: Diploma and postgraduate university tuition (Faculty of Architecture) on housing, urbanism and building in countries of the South. Also own research and publications.
Target group:researchers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, planning, building, urbanization, megacities, slums, squatter settlements, architecture, community initiatives, gender, historic cities, conservation, PhD, Master, Diploma, South Africa, Cuba, Germany, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Tunisia, China, Ecuador, Brazil, Syria, TRIALOG, Mathey
Features:background
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
education
Postal address: El-Lissitzky Strasse 1 D-64287 Darmstadt Germany
Phone: +49 6151 163637
Fax: +49 6151163937
Email: par@par.tu-darmstadt.de


PAR / Technical University Darmstadt (Germany)
Sponsor: Educational
Function/misson of sponsor: Diploma and postgraduate university tuition (Faculty of Architecture) on housing, urbanism and building in countries of the South. Also own research and publications.
Target group:researchers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: housing, planning, building, urbanization, megacities, slums, squatter settlements, architecture, community initiatives, gender, historic cities, conservation, PhD, Master, Diploma, South Africa, Cuba, Germany, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Tunisia, China, Ecuador, Brazil, Syria, TRIALOG, Mathey
Features:background
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
education
Postal address: El-Lissitzky Strasse 1 D-64287 Darmstadt Germany
Phone: +49 6151 163637
Fax: +49 6151163937
Email: par@par.tu-darmstadt.de


Tenants Union of Victoria Ltd.
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: to inform and educate tenants about their rights to improve the status, rights and conditions of tenants to represent and speak for the collective interests of tenants in law and policy making to promote alternatives to the present forms of rental housing to improve the regulation and supply of housing to prevent unfair rental market practices to promote the establishment of local and regional tenancy advice services to research the needs and problems of tenants to provide equitable and accessible services to tenants of socially, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to encourage members and tenants to participate in Tenants Union activities The Tenants Union is a non-profit organisation reliant on membership fees, government and community grants, and the generous assistance of volunteers.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: advice advocacy rental housing tenants
Features:fact sheets
legislative updates
newsletter
Postal address: PO Box 234 Fitzroy VIC 3065 AUSTRALIA
Phone: (03) 9419 5577
Fax: (03) 9416 0513
Email: tuvfitz@vicnet.net.au


The Cooperative Housing Foundation
Sponsor: non-profit
Function/misson of sponsor: To improve the economy and living conditions of low and moderate-income families around the world.
Target group:activists/practitioners
Interns and Volunteers
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: cooperative housing,affordable housing, community development, economic development, employer assisted housing, health and housing, home-based businesses, low-income housing, microcredit, mortage credit, sanitation, sustainability, technical assistance, training, village banking, water systems, women, worker housing
Features:background
job openings
newsletter
publications
Postal address: 8300 Colesville Rd., Suite 420, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301)587-4700
Fax: (301)587-2626
Email: mailbox@chfhq.com


The Manufactured Housing Global Network
Sponsor: private
Function/misson of sponsor: The guide to manufactured housing on the www.
Target group:consumers
activists/practitioners
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: mobile home manufactured housing affordable homes
Features:background
discussion forum
fact sheets
job openings
legislative updates
newsletter
press releases
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Postal address: PO Box 61 Candler, Florida 32111
Phone:
Fax:
Email: webmaster@mobilehome.com


The Wallace Research Group
Sponsor: private
Function/misson of sponsor: Providing strategic custom research services to architects, designers, consultants and constructors of the built environment is our mission.
Target group:researchers
architects and built environment designers,
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: sustainable, green, environmentally friendly, ecological, statistics, data searches, case study searches
Features:background
newsletter
sustainable architects, consultants and architecture school degree programs listings
Postal address: POB 50128 Bellevue, Washington 98015
Phone: 425-637-9049
Fax:
Email: info@wallaceresearch.net


TRIALOG Journal on Housing, Planning and Building in the South
Sponsor: non-profit
NGO
Function/misson of sponsor: Scientific and professional Journal on Housing and Urban Development in teh Developing World. Edited partly in German, partly in English. Each volume is dedicated to a specific theme, plus book reviews and events listing. The supporting Association also organizes seminars and conferences about the topic.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
consultants
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: TRIALOG, housing, planning, building, urban development, megacities, participation, gender, appropriate technology, infrastructure, sanitation, local democracy, community development, new towns, squatter settlements, low-cost housing, slum upgrading, Mathey
Features:background
job openings
list serv: (for members)
newsletter
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Research reports
Postal address: c/o PAR El-Lissitzky Strasse 1 D-10781 Darmstadt, Germany
Phone: +49 6151 163637
Fax: +49 6151 163937
Email: redaktion@trialog-journal.de


TRIALOG Journal on Housing, Planning and Building in the South
Sponsor: non-profit
NGO
Function/misson of sponsor: Scientific and professional Journal on Housing and Urban Development in teh Developing World. Edited partly in German, partly in English. Each volume is dedicated to a specific theme, plus book reviews and events listing. The supporting Association also organizes seminars and conferences about the topic.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
consultants
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: TRIALOG, housing, planning, building, urban development, megacities, participation, gender, appropriate technology, infrastructure, sanitation, local democracy, community development, new towns, squatter settlements, low-cost housing, slum upgrading, Mathey
Features:background
job openings
list serv: (for members)
newsletter
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
Research reports
Postal address: c/o PAR El-Lissitzky Strasse 1 D-10781 Darmstadt, Germany
Phone: +49 6151 163637
Fax: +49 6151 163937
Email: redaktion@trialog-journal.de


United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat)
Sponsor: international organization
Function/misson of sponsor: The United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) promotes sustainable human settlements development through policy formulation, capacity-building, knowledge creation and the strengthening of partnerships between governments and civil society.The Centre, established in 1978, is the lead agency for coordinating human settlements development activities within the United Nations family, focusing on the following priority areas: shelter and social services; urban management; environment and infrastructure; and assessment, monitoring and information. Habitat supports ?and works in partnership with ?governments, local authorities, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. In 1998, the Centre had over 200 programmes and projects underway in over 80 countries, focusing on urban management, housing, basic services and infrastructure development. Most of these programmes are implemented in partnership with other multilateral and bilateral support agencies.
Target group:researchers
consumers
activists/practitioners
government; NGOs; community-based groups
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: human settlements; partnerships; enabling strategy; global strategy for shelter; developing countries; urbanization; sustainable development; best practices; international cooperation; technical assistance; housing
Features:background
fact sheets
press releases
project description(s)
publications
upcoming events/conferences
statistics; multilingual sections; descriptions of programs and organizational divisions; links to regional offices and related sites
Postal address: UN Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) POB 30030 Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 254 2 333 9(254-2) 621234
Fax: (254-2)624060 or (254-2) 624266/7
Email: webmaster@unchs.org


World Home : Homeless Resources & Humanitarian Links
Sponsor: non-profit
Web Page
Function/misson of sponsor: Is a center for help/info on homelessness and human rights. World Home promotes aternatives architectural Solutions for affordable housing.
Target group:researchers
activists/practitioners
General Public
Geographical coverage:Global
Descriptive keywords: affordable housing human rights homelessness
Features:list serv: over 250 resources on homelessness
press releases
publications
architectural and media links
Postal address:
Phone:
Fax:





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