Question

As of year 2016, 1.77 million people were homeless in India while there were many people with more than one house. In order to accommodate so many homeless people, government had taken initiative to help them. To construct buildings, a large area of forests land and big trees was required to be cleared. In this way, deforestation has become a burning issue in India. As a design thinker, how will you devise a solution to this problem?

Hint:

Think about innovative housing solutions that minimize environmental damage.

Answer 1

1. Prioritize dense urban development to optimize land efficiency.
2. Mandate sustainable building practices utilizing recycled components.
3. Integrate biodiversity initiatives with residential planning.
4. Facilitate co-living schemes to maximize existing housing stock.