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Building and Social Housing Foundation

UK Housing Policy and Practice

The BSHF UK Housing Policy and Practice team works to highlight innovation and encourage good housing practice in the UK. Its activities are designed to influence both policymakers and practitioners and bring about positive change in UK housing conditions and provision.

World Habitat Awards

The World Habitat Awards are given each year to projects from the global South as well as the North that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs. An award of £10,000 is presented to the winning projects at the annual UN global celebration of World Habitat Day.

New CD-Rom available now!

Featuring World Habitat Award winning projects from Cuba and Germany

SELAVIP funding opportunity

Grants of up to US$ 60,000 available for innovative, low-cost housing projects – apply now!

International Study Visit

Champlain Housing Trust, USA: 13th -19th September 2009

About BSHF

Established in 1976, BSHF is an independent organisation that works both in the UK and internationally to identify innovative housing solutions and to foster the exchange of information and good practice.

Research Programmes

As an independent housing research organisation, BSHF carries out a range of collaborative research and knowledge transfer activities. All research carried out has practical relevance and addresses a range of current housing issues worldwide.