Duncan Powell

This research explores an optimized, sustainable housing model for Boksburg’s CBD in response to South Africa’s housing shortage and net-zero climate goals. It employs quantitative desktop analysis and low-risk interviews with industry professionals to assess strategies balancing affordability, environmental responsibility, and social wellbeing.

Key focus areas include urban density, mixed-use development, and regional design. Using material matrices and LBC principles, the study evaluates design strategies to propose a replicable, low-cost housing framework for South Africa’s urban centres.