Research Project · Egypt · 2025 – 2027

Climate Resilient Low-Income Housing in Egypt

Improving Comfort, Enhancing Lives

Investigating the impacts of climate change on housing performance and developing evidence-based retrofit strategies that transform the lives of Egypt's most vulnerable communities.

2 Year Research
5+ Partners
10 Households
4 Core Objectives

Climate-Resilient Housing

Comprehensive retrofit strategies to enhance thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and public health in low-income housing across Egypt's changing climate landscape.

Thermal Comfort

Evidence-based indoor environment solutions

Energy Efficiency

Reducing consumption in communities

Research-Driven

Rigorous field studies & data collection

Public Health

Improving well-being of residents

Our Network

The Partner Universities and Funders

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

Project Partners & Collaborators

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

New Urban Communities Authority Egypt

New Urban Communities Authority Egypt

Strategic Partner

UDC 5+

UDC 5+

Strategic Partner

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

Partner University

University of East London

University of East London

Partner University

Science and Technology Development Fund

Science and Technology Development Fund

Funder / Collaborator

British Council

British Council

Funder / Collaborator

New Urban Communities Authority Egypt

New Urban Communities Authority Egypt

Strategic Partner

UDC 5+

UDC 5+

Strategic Partner

Our Focus

Key Research Areas

Four interconnected pillars that guide every phase of the CRLiH programme

01
Climate Impact

Assessing how rising temperatures affect housing performance and occupant health in low-income settlements.

02
Retrofit Strategy

Designing evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that improve thermal comfort and cut energy use.

03
Public Health

Quantifying the link between indoor thermal conditions and health outcomes across vulnerable communities.

04
Policy & Transfer

Translating findings into actionable guidelines for government bodies and housing authorities in Egypt.

Why It Matters

A Multi-dimensional
Research Approach

Thermal Comfort & Health

Egypt's extreme summer heat creates hazardous indoor conditions in poorly insulated low-income dwellings. CRLiH quantifies these risks and designs targeted retrofits.

Energy Efficiency

Affordable, practical improvements reduce households' energy burden while delivering measurable comfort gains — a double dividend for residents and the climate.

Evidence-Based Policy

Every finding is translated into policy briefs and technical guidelines — ensuring research reaches the decision-makers who can scale impact nationally.

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Navigate the Project

Discover all sections of the CRLiH research project — from our scientific team to field activities and media gallery.

Be Part of the Change

Join us in transforming low-income housing in Egypt through innovative climate-resilient solutions. Together, we improve lives and build a sustainable future.