The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer. 

Established in 1976, BSHF works both in the UK and internationally to identify innovative housing solutions and to foster the exchange of information and good practice. 

BSHF believes that everyone should have access to decent housing and is committed to promoting housing policy and practice that is people centred and environmentally responsible.

BSHF carries out a range of research and knowledge transfer activities, both in the UK and internationally. More information on the various activities can be found by following the links below.

Undertaking and commissioning research
Publishing the findings of our research
Identifying and promoting innovative housing practice and policy in the UK
Organising the annual World Habitat Award competition to identify innovative housing solutions worldwide
Organising knowledge transfer activities, including international study visits to award winning housing programmes
Acting locally