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BASE and HKU District Development Unit (DDU) Partner to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Housing

BASE Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE) is proud to announce a new partnership with the District Development Unit (DDU) of the University of Hong Kong, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement.

This collaboration represents a major step toward advancing innovation in affordable and climate-resilient housing for low-income communities in the Philippines.

Innovating the Future of Incremental Housing

The partnership will support BASE’s Incremental Build Project, an initiative that explores how housing can be developed progressively, allowing families to expand and improve their homes over time while ensuring safety, durability, and sustainability from the start.

At its core, the project is an innovative platform for testing new approaches in:

  • Incremental housing design systems
  • Alternative and sustainable construction material
  • Low-cost technologies for resilient communities
  • Research-driven housing solutions that respond to climate risks
  • Advancing Building Technologies and Materials

By combining BASE’s expertise in bamboo construction with DDU’s strength in architectural research and urban innovation, the partnership will accelerate the development of next-generation housing models.

Through this work, BASE and DDU aim to push forward solutions that are not only affordable but also technologically forward-looking and environmentally responsible.

Research Meets Community Impact

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that innovation in architecture and construction translates into real-world impact, empowering communities with housing options that are safer, greener, and more resilient.

Together, BASE and DDU envision a future where every family has the opportunity to build a better home and a better life through innovative, step-by-step housing solutions.