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Kenya's Innovative Housing Project Tackles Climate Change

12/27/2025

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The Laikipia Integrated Housing Project in Kenya uses compressed earth block technology to curb extreme heat and reduce energy use for cooling.
Launched in 2023, the project has transformed schools and residences and enhanced educational opportunities during hot months.
At COP30, the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate emphasized sustainable housing and highlighted compressed earth blocks as a low-carbon option that supports local economies while addressing climate change.

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The Laikipia Integrated Housing Project in Kenya uses compressed earth block technology to curb extreme heat and reduce energy use for cooling.
Launched in 2023, the project has transformed schools and residences and enhanced educational opportunities during hot months.
At COP30, the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate emphasized sustainable housing and highlighted compressed earth blocks as a low-carbon option that supports local economies while addressing climate change.