VISION
To be the centre of excellence in housing research and development by applying new methods and ideas of science and technology for the sustainable development of the Namibian housing sector.

MISSION
To promote the use of local, indigenous building materials and designs, to engage multi-disciplinary teams in basic research, and to adapt existing knowledge and applied research to achieve a holistic approach to problem solving in the field of housing and related issues.

ACTIVITIES

• Provide a central information resource centre focussing on sustainable development;
• promote sustainable and environmentally appropriate housing;
• promote the liaison between different interest and stakeholder groups in order to create a sustainable housing network;
• provide and facilitate research in the housing sector;
• enhance proper housing and settlement designs and layouts;
• develop local skills in sustainable housing construction methods;
• develop management skills in and among small contractor companies; and
• educate the public at large in sustainable housing methods and ideas.