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The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025
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Design & Technology

Our research explores how improvements in design and technology, as well as related regulatory and financial systems, may help address the nation’s housing challenges. This includes examining how architecture and urban design, zoning and building codes, and technologies like factory-based construction impact the quality and livability of the nation’s housing stock. 

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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.

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