Habitat for Humanity of York County, United States
A new partnership model for healthier affordable homes
In York County, Habitat for Humanity and VELUX are collaborating to demonstrate that high-quality, healthy and energy-efficient housing can also be sustainable and affordable.
The project will deliver approximately three to five Living Places–inspired homes, applying Living Places building principles to support well-being, efficiency and long-term livability.
Why this matters in the U.S.
The partnership is designed to show how Living Places principles can support a market facing affordability pressure and a shortage of attainable homes.
The U.S. context
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Rising home prices
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High regulatory costs
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A growing shortage of affordable/attainable homes
What the project explores
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Homes designed around health, comfort and affordability
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Energy efficiency as part of "true affordability", including ongoing utility costs
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Demonstrating that better homes can be built using existing technologies and widely available materials
“At Habitat for Humanity of York County, we believe everyone deserves a decent place to live… This partnership with VELUX allows us to learn from proven international models while setting a new standard for sustainable affordable homeownership in the United States.”
- Tim Veeck, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of York County
“Together, we will develop a model that prioritizes affordability, energy efficiency, and long-term livability… recognizing that true affordability includes both construction and ongoing utility costs.”
- Stephan Moyon, U.S. Managing Director at VELUX
Designed with Living Places principles
The York County development draws on the Living Places principles, Healthy, Shared, Simple, Adaptive and Scalable, to explore how to deliver high quality, energy efficient homes at an affordable price.
It is also intended to lay the groundwork for a model that can be scaled across the country through future partnerships rooted in local community needs
About Habitat for Humanity of York County
Habitat for Humanity of York County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope, addressing housing disparities through construction, rehabilitation, preservation, advocacy and access to resources.
A first step toward a national ripple effect
The York County homes are positioned as a first step in a longer-term vision to bring the Living Places concept to more communities in the United States by working with local partners who understand community needs and priorities.
The broader aim is to scale a model of residential construction that supports healthier living, reduces environmental impact and strengthens social connection.
Contact
- Habitat for Humanity of York County: [Name – TBD] · [Email – TBD]
- VELUX Group / Living Places: [Name – TBD] · [Email – TBD]