Energy Efficiency in Housing and Construction. Perspectives of the International Housing Association

Energy Efficiency in Housing and Construction Perspectives of the International Housing Association

International Housing Association (IHA)

 International Forum  35 Years Strong  Addressing Significant Global Priorities  Directed by Member Representatives  Includes Housing Experts from 11 Countries  From Developing to Developed Countries

Countries and Noted Member Associations:

Member Representatives

Australia: Housing Industry Association (HIA) Brazil: Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC) Canada: Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Japan: Japan International Association for the Industry of Building and Housing (JIBH) Malaysia: Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA) Myanmar: Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA) Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Chamber of the Housing Industry (CADUR) Norway: Norwegian Home Builders Association South Africa: National Home Builders Registration Council Sudan: Sudanese Contractors Association Taiwan: Taiwan Advanced Developers Association of Taipei (ADA) United States: National Association of Home Builders

Affiliated Multi-National Associations: Build Europe International Housing and Home

 Housing affordability  Energy efficiency  Managing technical building codes for residential construction

IHA Priorities

 Building information technology  Addressing the needs of developing countries  Nonconforming and counterfeit products  Skilled trade workers  Social housing  Global housing economics

Define Housing Affordability

Housing affordability: the availability of housing which is reasonably adequate in standard and location for lower or middle income households and does not cost so much that a household is unlikely to be able to meet other basic needs.

As documented in approved IHA “Statement of Intent on Housing Affordability�.

Focus on Energy Efficiency

 Support Advancement in Efficiency  Must Maintain HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

IHA Intent

IHA members have a common interest in supporting the continuing development and implementation of energy efficiency in new and existing homes while maintaining affordability.

As documented in approved IHA “Statement of Intent to Support Energy Efficiency.�

 Share Knowledge & Best Practices Regarding Energy Efficiency Policy and Programming;

IHA Intent We Will…

 Share Information on Country Specific Energy Efficiency Programs and Initiatives;  Communicate that the advancement of energy efficiency in existing and new homes does not have a negative effect on housing affordability.  Collaborate with industry organizations, associations, interest groups, or other forums to advance the communication on energy efficiency.

As documented in approved IHA “Statement of Intent to Support Energy Efficiency.”