Facing a housing deficit estimated at 50 million units by 2030, Africa is experimenting with new construction approaches, often at the forefront of global innovation.

Return to local materials

Compressed earth, laterite brick, treated bamboo: African architects are revisiting ancestral techniques with a modern engineering approach. These materials reduce costs by 30–50% compared to classic concrete construction and improve thermal insulation.

Modular housing

Several African startups offer prefabricated modules assemblable in a few days. In Kenya, M-KOPA and Buildher deliver 2-room kits from 8,000 USD, with integrated mobile money financing.

Certified eco-construction

From Casablanca to Lagos, EDGE-certified green building projects (international certification for emerging countries) are multiplying, with energy savings of 20–40%.