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The Environment
The Environment
By Ronald Mbiu, Nairobi Kenya.
Micro Community Housing: A Model for Micro community housing consists of
Sustainable Living small, often prefabricated or modular
homes grouped together to form a close-
n an era where urbanization and housing knit community. These setups feature
demands are escalating, the micro shared resources, such as common kitchens,
Icommunity housing setup has emerged as coworking spaces, and community gardens,
an innovative and sustainable response. By fostering an environment of collective living.
clustering compact and efficient living units Despite their compact design, these homes
with shared amenities, these communities are optimized for energy efficiency and
present a model of living that not only comfort, often utilizing smart technologies to
addresses urban space challenges but also minimize resource use.
promotes environmental, economic, and
social sustainability. Let’s explore the impact 2. Environmental Benefits
and potential of these communities in today’s
world. Micro communities excel in resource
conservation, one of the core principles of
1. What Are Micro Community Housing sustainability:
Setups?
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