Standardised Housing Models
- ✓ SHIFT House 45 - Entry-level housing
- ✓ SHIFT House 60-80 - Family housing
- ✓ SHIFT House 120 - Premium / diaspora
One standard - Multiple models - Scalable deployment
Develop with SHIFT
Build scalable, affordable, climate-resilient housing across Africa
From concept to scalable housing delivery
Partner with SHIFT House to design, build, and scale high-performance housing projects using a proven low-carbon construction system aligned with ESG and green finance frameworks.
Complete Development Platform
More than construction. A complete development platform.
SHIFT House provides an integrated approach combining design, construction systems, performance optimisation, and green finance readiness - enabling faster, lower-cost, and scalable housing developments.
Who we work with
✓ Real estate developers
✓ Associations / Landowners
✓ Government & municipalities
✓ NGOs & housing programs
✓ Diaspora investors
✓ Institutional partners
What You Can Develop With SHIFT
One standard. Multiple models. Scalable deployment.
Cluster & Large-Scale Developments
- ✓ Housing estates
- ✓ Smart villages
- ✓ Affordable housing programs
Designed for replication and industrialised delivery.
Housing typologies & master-planning resources
Choose the right model, then scale it into a project.
The SHIFT documents organise the housing offer into four standardised typologies and three Terra cluster strategies. Together, they help landowners, developers and public partners move from a single unit to a compact cluster, shared courtyard community or mixed neighbourhood.
Shared wall model
Terra Compact Cluster
Maximum value per hectare
Affordable housing, government programs, PPPs, institutional housing and employee housing.
Shared courtyard model
Terra Community Cluster
Community first
Eco-villages, tourism, retirement villages, diaspora developments, premium communities and living labs.
Neighbourhood model
Terra Mixed Cluster
Efficiency plus attractiveness
Mixed neighbourhoods, larger sites, phased development, land optimisation and diverse housing ranges.
Faster Delivery
Standardised designs reduce time from concept to construction.
Lower Costs
Optimised materials and construction system.
ESG & Green Finance Ready
Aligned with EDGE certification and sustainability frameworks.
Scalable System
From 1 house to 1000+ units.
Climate-Resilient Design
Adapted to African climates including heat, humidity, and water constraints.
Development Process
How it works
1
Project Definition
- ✓ Land / location analysis
- ✓ Housing model selection
- ✓ Feasibility & concept
2
Design & Optimisation
- ✓ Passive design strategies
- ✓ Cost-performance optimisation
- ✓ EDGE pre-assessment
3
System Integration
- ✓ Construction system: waffle slab, CSEB, roofing
- ✓ Water & energy systems
- ✓ Smart KNX-ready integration
4
Construction & Deployment
- ✓ Local workforce mobilisation
- ✓ Training integration through the Living Lab
- ✓ Quality control
5
Certification & Performance
- ✓ EDGE certification optional
- ✓ Monitoring: energy, water, materials
- ✓ ESG reporting
Project Entry Options
Start at your level
Option 1: Individual Project
Build a single SHIFT House.
Option 2: Small Development
Cluster housing from 4-20 units.
Option 3: Large-Scale Development
Housing estates / smart villages.
Option 4: Strategic Partnership
Co-develop programs at city or national level.
From components to full projects
You can start by purchasing individual components such as CSEB, waffle slabs, and roofing, and scale into a full SHIFT House development.
ComponentsProven Impact
Performance that supports scalable housing
✓ Up to 50-80% embodied carbon reduction
✓ Up to 80% energy demand reduction
✓ Up to 40-70% water savings
✓ Local job creation & training
Start your project with SHIFT
