Climate & Environment
Our research explores the interrelated impacts of housing, climate, and the environment. We examine the vulnerability of homes and communities to extreme weather, the repair and rebuilding of housing after disasters, and the ways housing affordability intersects with climate adaptation. We also study policy approaches that influence the development of climate-resilient and sustainable housing, and whether these approaches are equitable and accessible to low- and moderate-income households.
More States Requiring Landlords to Disclose Flood Risk, but Laws Vary Nationwide
Renters Vulnerable to Climate Disasters Amid Insurance Gaps
Disasters Are a Growing Force in the Home Improvement Market
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California’s Homeowners Insurance Market Is a National Bellwether
Accounting for Whole-Life Carbon, the Time Value of Carbon, and Grid Decarbonization in Cost–Benefit Analyses of Residential Retrofits
The Insurance Crisis Continues to Weigh on Homeowners
Decarbonizing Housing: The State of US Residential Electrification
Empowering Up, Powering Down: The Evolution, Effects, and Efforts to Digitize Energy Controls and Digitalize Energy Information in US Homes
How Do We Encourage Greater Flood Insurance Coverage in America?
Targeting Weatherization: Supporting Low-Income Renters in Multifamily Properties through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Funding of the Weatherization Assistance Program and Beyond
Housing After Disasters and the Importance of Comprehensive and Equitable Recovery Policies
Climate Change, Aging, and Well-being: How Residential Setting Matters
What Strategies are Needed to Implement Energy Retrofits Equitably and Practically?
New Survey Finds Many Renters Are Concerned about the Impact of Home on Health
The Threat of Environmental Hazards to the Rental Stock
Our Mission
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities. We conduct rigorous research to advance policy and practice, and we bring together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.
