Latest News and Events from BSHF http://www.bshf.org/news-events/?lang=00 BSHF is currently recruiting for a new position to support the International Team. Closing date 1st March 2012. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4367AB30-15C5-F4C0-9950488A3B80BD6E http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4367AB30-15C5-F4C0-9950488A3B80BD6E Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT An international study visit will be carried out in August 2012 to the Community Programme for Neighbourhood Improvement in Mexico City, winner of the 2011 World Habitat Award. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=E55DD41D-15C5-F4C0-992F4F4B5742F216 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=E55DD41D-15C5-F4C0-992F4F4B5742F216 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT The basin-South Asia Regional Knowledge Platform will be hosting the Lok Awaas Karmi Sammelan National Conference on Eco-habitat Development for All on 20th December 2011 at Rajghat, Gandhi Smriti Darshan Samiti, New Delhi, India. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=6B6C51DC-15C5-F4C0-992481837265DECE http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=6B6C51DC-15C5-F4C0-992481837265DECE Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT BSHF has begun work on a new research project. The project will explore the public's perceptions of space in the home. It aims to find out how much space people think is needed for a minimum standard of living in Britain today. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=7ECE1F1C-15C5-F4C0-99D969FBF2E95C7E http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=7ECE1F1C-15C5-F4C0-99D969FBF2E95C7E Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT World Habitat Day 2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the World Habitat Awards and the launch of a new publication showcasing innovative and sustainable housing solutions from around the world. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=488282A2-15C5-F4C0-99E957D1718D8836 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=488282A2-15C5-F4C0-99E957D1718D8836 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT The World Habitat Awards were presented on Monday 3rd October at the UN-HABITAT global observance of World Habitat Day in Aguascalientes, Mexico. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=C93C11B7-15C5-F4C0-99D029F4E4EB90AB http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=C93C11B7-15C5-F4C0-99D029F4E4EB90AB Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Currently in their twenty-seventh year, the World Habitat Awards recognise innovative and sustainable housing and habitat projects worldwide. The competition is open to all individuals and organisations, including central and local governments, NGOs, community-based groups, research organisations and the private sector. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=49F8EB83-15C5-F4C0-99543ED04078AE5A http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=49F8EB83-15C5-F4C0-99543ED04078AE5A Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT BSHF is publishing the findings of a substantial new analysis of housing undersupply in the UK. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=28CBE381-15C5-F4C0-99E3279F98D2DE53 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=28CBE381-15C5-F4C0-99E3279F98D2DE53 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT This year's World Habitat Award winners and finalists are together improving the living conditions of more than 1.1 million people around the world, as well as generating sustainable livelihoods, reducing energy consumption, providing access to housing finance and empowering marginalised groups. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=1C847751-15C5-F4C0-99F99A7CBC331F2D http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=1C847751-15C5-F4C0-99F99A7CBC331F2D Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT The second annual International Housing Summit (called ISH.SUM in 2010), ran on the 1st and 2nd November 2011 at the De Doelen centre in Rotterdam. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=9D2E08F3-15C5-F4C0-99759903566B87FB http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=9D2E08F3-15C5-F4C0-99759903566B87FB Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT As Housing Benefit claimant numbers reach a twenty year high, BSHF is publishing new research on this issue. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4E3EE5C9-15C5-F4C0-99D9BB464C084377 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4E3EE5C9-15C5-F4C0-99D9BB464C084377 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT This report presents findings of a study commissioned by Development Workshop France (DWF) with support from BSHF to assess the impact of the DWF project in Vietnam to promote the prevention of typhoon damage to housing and public buildings over the last ten years. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=AEC36900-15C5-F4C0-99980EE9C9858C12 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=AEC36900-15C5-F4C0-99980EE9C9858C12 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Since 1972, United Nations World Environment Day (5 June) has served as a reminder of the importance of protecting our environment. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=55095D85-15C5-F4C0-99A57CD1E7C90CA6 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=55095D85-15C5-F4C0-99A57CD1E7C90CA6 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Ten innovative housing solutions from around the world have been selected as finalists in the 2011 World Habitat Awards... ... winners to be announced soon! http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=D2D254CA-15C5-F4C0-9977DFC3DB576881 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=D2D254CA-15C5-F4C0-9977DFC3DB576881 Thu, 19 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Report launch and discussion: How land and housing evictions violate economic and social rights http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=D9276B61-15C5-F4C0-994994A3688F4044 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=D9276B61-15C5-F4C0-994994A3688F4044 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT 168 participants from 48 countries came together for the first Europe and Central Asia Housing Forum in Budapest. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4E803DFF-15C5-F4C0-997C826903EF6263 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=4E803DFF-15C5-F4C0-997C826903EF6263 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT A new report from BSHF looks at self-help housing, which involves involves local community groups bringing empty properties back into use. This report looks at how self-help housing could play a greater role in the UK. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=2FAAC6D3-15C5-F4C0-9975A7B595868B64 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=2FAAC6D3-15C5-F4C0-9975A7B595868B64 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT Homeless International has launched the search for new organisations to become implementing partners of the Community-Led Infrastructure Finance Facility (CLIFF). http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=E8DA5B17-15C5-F4C0-99B797CEC193A99D http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=E8DA5B17-15C5-F4C0-99B797CEC193A99D Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT On World Water Day 2011, BSHF highlights the importance of managing freshwater resources in a sustainable way. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=DDD04407-15C5-F4C0-99D0CA2FB6F63180 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=DDD04407-15C5-F4C0-99D0CA2FB6F63180 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT A report published by Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) on the impact of energy efficiency features in new and retrofitted homes. http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=BA48776E-15C5-F4C0-9928A290F4DCEF42 http://www.bshf.org/news-events/news-detail.cfm?lang=00&theNewsItemID=BA48776E-15C5-F4C0-9928A290F4DCEF42 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT