Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Bamboo House?
This video is answering the question of what is a bamboo house.
Healthcare Triage
Zoning Rules Can Keep People in Bad Neighborhoods
We’ve talked about how housing is important for health. We’ve talked about how we can improve access to housing through stimulation of production through the LIHTC. We’ve talked about how we can improve access through vouchers and...
Curated Video
Urban Settlements
Urban environments may seem very different from one another – but their underlying structures are often remarkably similar. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every urban settlement has a central business...
Curated Video
Rural Deprivation
Rural deprivation is when rural areas suffer a lack of resources, amenities or jobs. This can have a widespread effect on the economic status of these areas and the development of a country as a whole. Human Geography - Orientation And...
Curated Video
Manila: Megacity
With a growing population and an already overcrowded urban area, Manila's infrastructures are struggling to cope. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Manila is a megacity, with over 12 million inhabitants. There are...
Curated Video
Brazil: Life in a Favela
Meet the inhabitants of Rocinha, one of Brazil's biggest slums. How does living in informal housing, with little infrastructure, affect them? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro, is Brazil's...
Curated Video
Insulator
Material that conducts heat or electricity very poorly, and so can be used to provide some measure of protection. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
Wonderscape
Solutions to Homelessness: Housing, Community Support, and Action
This video highlights the importance of safe, affordable housing as a key solution to homelessness, along with the need for rapid-response programs and community support. Discover how individual efforts, professional services, and local...
Wonderscape
Addressing Homelessness: Federal and Community Efforts
This video explores how federal programs like the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant and Section 8 vouchers aim to combat homelessness, alongside community-based solutions. Learn about the importance of providing housing, income...
Wonderscape
Causes of Homelessness
This video explores the complex factors contributing to homelessness in the U.S., including the lack of affordable housing, mental health challenges, and systemic issues like the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. Learn how...
Curated Video
Nonprofit Manager
Marlene is a Program Manager and Case Worker with The Renewal House, a nonprofit shelter and rehabilitation program "devoted to rebuilding older lives by restoring independence." Working exclusively with tenants 58 years of age and...
Wonderscape
Preserving Our Planet: The Impact of Human Activities on Earth
Explore the consequences of human activities like deforestation and the resulting strain on our planet's ecosystems and wildlife. Discover how our increasing population and resource demands alter landscapes and contribute to the...
Curated Video
The Benefits of Living in Cooperative Housing
This video features personal stories from members of housing cooperatives in Switzerland, highlighting the social, environmental, and economic benefits of this alternative living arrangement. Building Tomorrow episode 6, part 6
Curated Video
Sustainable Housing Practices in Switzerland: The CODHA Experience
This video provides an overview of CODHA's housing cooperatives in Switzerland, emphasizing sustainable building practices, energy performance, and community living. Building Tomorrow episode 6, part 5
Curated Video
The Future of Cooperative Housing and Sustainable Living
This video discusses the future of cooperative housing in Switzerland, including its growth, legislative support, and the potential for widespread sustainable living solutions. Building Tomorrow episode 6, part 8
MarketWatch
Is renting the new buying? It depends on where you live
Rising home prices and high interest rates have made renting cheaper than owning in top metropolitan areas. In the ongoing debate of renting versus owning, here's what to consider in today's competitive market.
Curated Video
Community Changes over Time
Dr. Forrester teaches the student about rural, urban, and suburban communities and how they have developed and changed over time.
Curated Video
My Neighborhoods Geography
Humans have had a significant impact on their environment. Housing developments, urban sprawl, roads, and more have made changes to local geography.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bryan Caplan - Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation
Bryan Caplan, a professor of Economics at George Mason University, presents "Build Baby Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation." Caplan's book delves into the complex world of housing regulations, offering a fresh...
Great Big Story
Explore the Bizarre Wonders of the House on the Rock
Discover the strange and magical collections at the House on the Rock in Wisconsin.
The Guardian
Social Media Advocacy Spurs Political Change for Social Housing
Kwajo Tweneboa has been relentless advocacy on behalf of social housing residents. The work is emotionally taxing and he and other activists face huge challenges in addressing the problems. Recently, however, his social media activism...
Financial Times
Can the Netherlands lead the construction industry towards net zero?
FT Climate Capital - The UN has warned that energy use in the construction sector is at an all time high. While architects and developers juggle housing demands with attempts to turn a profit, the industry is falling behind in the race...
Learning Mole
High Five Facts - Different Types of Houses
This video explores five fun facts about different types of houses.