Building and Social Housing Foundation Calls for Entries

The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is inviting applications to its 21st World Habitat Awards, designed to recognize “practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions to current housing issues faced by countries of the global South as well as the North,” according to BSHF. “Projects are sought that view the term ‘habitat’ from a broad perspective and bring other benefits as well, such as energy or water saving, income generation, social inclusion, community and individual empowerment, capacity building, or education.” Two winners, one from the South and one from the North, will be awarded $17,000 (£10,000) each. The competition is open to all individuals and organizations. Applications are due June 1, 2006. Details are online at www.bshf.org.