Sustainable architecture in social housing a response to population migration in the city of mbouda following the crisis in the northwest region| International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

Sustainable Architecture in Social Housing: A Response to Population Migration in the City of Mbouda Following the Crisis in the North-West Region

Authors : Fopa Jerry Karmel; Bwemba Charles; Seudjo Armand

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25sep657

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Abstract : Cameroon faces a major housing deficit, intensified in Mbouda by the arrival of internally displaced persons fleeing the Anglophone crisis. This study proposes a sustainable architectural response combining local materials and bioclimatic principles to meet the needs of both displaced and resident populations. Based on field surveys and site analysis, the project favors Compressed Earth Blocks, shared spaces, and T3/T4 housing typologies. The resulting model integrates natural ventilation, solar orientation, and water management, offering a replicable solution rooted in the local context. While promising, further experimentation is needed to industrialize materials and scale up implementation.

Keywords : Sustainable Architecture, Social Housing, CEB, Bioclimatic, Mbouda.

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Cameroon faces a major housing deficit, intensified in Mbouda by the arrival of internally displaced persons fleeing the Anglophone crisis. This study proposes a sustainable architectural response combining local materials and bioclimatic principles to meet the needs of both displaced and resident populations. Based on field surveys and site analysis, the project favors Compressed Earth Blocks, shared spaces, and T3/T4 housing typologies. The resulting model integrates natural ventilation, solar orientation, and water management, offering a replicable solution rooted in the local context. While promising, further experimentation is needed to industrialize materials and scale up implementation.

Keywords : Sustainable Architecture, Social Housing, CEB, Bioclimatic, Mbouda.