SHIFT House sustainable housing prototype

Develop with SHIFT

Build scalable, affordable, climate-resilient housing across Africa

From concept to scalable housing delivery

Partner with SHIFT House to design, build, and scale high-performance housing projects using a proven low-carbon construction system aligned with ESG and green finance frameworks.

Complete Development Platform

More than construction. A complete development platform.

SHIFT House provides an integrated approach combining design, construction systems, performance optimisation, and green finance readiness - enabling faster, lower-cost, and scalable housing developments.

Who we work with

Real estate developers
Associations / Landowners
Government & municipalities
NGOs & housing programs
Diaspora investors
Institutional partners

What You Can Develop With SHIFT

One standard. Multiple models. Scalable deployment.

Standardised Housing Models

  • SHIFT House 45 - Entry-level housing
  • SHIFT House 60-80 - Family housing
  • SHIFT House 120 - Premium / diaspora

One standard - Multiple models - Scalable deployment

Cluster & Large-Scale Developments

  • Housing estates
  • Smart villages
  • Affordable housing programs

Designed for replication and industrialised delivery.

Faster Delivery

Standardised designs reduce time from concept to construction.

Lower Costs

Optimised materials and construction system.

ESG & Green Finance Ready

Aligned with EDGE certification and sustainability frameworks.

Scalable System

From 1 house to 1000+ units.

Climate-Resilient Design

Adapted to African climates including heat, humidity, and water constraints.

Development Process

How it works

1

Project Definition

  • Land / location analysis
  • Housing model selection
  • Feasibility & concept
2

Design & Optimisation

  • Passive design strategies
  • Cost-performance optimisation
  • EDGE pre-assessment
3

System Integration

  • Construction system: waffle slab, CSEB, roofing
  • Water & energy systems
  • Smart KNX-ready integration
4

Construction & Deployment

  • Local workforce mobilisation
  • Training integration through the Living Lab
  • Quality control
5

Certification & Performance

  • EDGE certification optional
  • Monitoring: energy, water, materials
  • ESG reporting
SHIFT House development process explained

Project Entry Options

Start at your level

Option 1: Individual Project

Build a single SHIFT House.

Option 2: Small Development

Cluster housing from 4-20 units.

Option 3: Large-Scale Development

Housing estates / smart villages.

Option 4: Strategic Partnership

Co-develop programs at city or national level.

From components to full projects

You can start by purchasing individual components such as CSEB, waffle slabs, and roofing, and scale into a full SHIFT House development.

Components

Proven Impact

Performance that supports scalable housing

Up to 50-80% embodied carbon reduction
Up to 80% energy demand reduction
Up to 40-70% water savings
Local job creation & training

Start your project with SHIFT

Whether you are developing a single home or a large housing program, SHIFT provides the system, expertise, and platform to deliver.

Our Partners

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Support the SHIFT Living Lab

Research • Training • Scalable Housing Innovation

SHIFT House is more than a project - it is Africa's First Climate-Resilient Housing Living Lab.

Through the Green Inn & Living Lab, SHIFT House connects research, training, and real-world demonstration to develop scalable, climate-resilient housing solutions.

We operate where it matters most: on the ground, in real African conditions.

What We Do

Train women and young professionals in sustainable construction.
Build local skills and green jobs ecosystems.
Test and validate low-carbon building solutions in real conditions.
Advance research, innovation, and climate adaptation strategies across Africa.

Your Support Enables

  • Capacity building for youth and women in green construction.
  • Development of local skills and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Innovation in low-carbon building technologies.
  • Real-life performance monitoring (energy, water, materials).
  • Deployment of affordable, climate-resilient housing models.
  • Knowledge transfer across cities, institutions, and communities.

Every contribution helps transform research into real housing solutions on the ground.

Why It Matters

Africa needs housing that is affordable, climate-resilient, scalable, and locally built. The SHIFT Living Lab transforms ideas into evidence, and evidence into deployment-ready solutions.

Every contribution helps transform research into real housing solutions on the ground - training people, building capacity, and accelerating sustainable development across Africa.