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From Housing Dystopias to Housing Utopias

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From Housing Dystopias to Housing Utopias

20 June 2024
Millions of European citizens struggle to afford housing bills, but there is hope on the horizon.
Editorial Team

The article "From Housing Dystopias to Housing Utopias" on REVOLVE discusses the intertwined issues of housing affordability and mental well-being in Europe, particularly focusing on Greece. It highlights the challenges of high housing costs, unemployment, and inflation. The article explores solutions such as energy-efficient buildings, cooperative housing models like La Borda in Barcelona, and the transformation of old structures into sustainable living spaces. It underscores the need for political action, social benefits of decarbonizing construction, and the importance of making housing an election issue.

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Themes
Building Renovation
Skills, training and education
Construction materials and circular construction
Green Building Solutions