Research Insights – BillionBricks

Success is Yours, Failure is Mine

April 26, 2024

While I have read several times that a founder’s journey is lonely, it was not until experiencing recent events that I truly understood how spot-on that description is.

BillionBricks’ Commitment to Sustainability Echoed at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Dubai

March 6, 2024

At the heart of the World Trade Organization (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, BillionBricks marked its presence through an impactful discussion on the importance of sustainability in global trade.

Leaving No One Behind: Advancing SDG 10 with Inclusive Design

February 24, 2024

This article takes a look at the powerful combination of inclusive design, sustainable architecture, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Learn how housing accessibility, community development, and appropriate policy frameworks all connect in creating a sustainable, equitable future.

Sustainable Development Goal 10, as part of the United Nations’ 17 SDGs, stands at the forefront of global efforts to reduce inequalities. This SDG aims at diminishing disparities within and between countries, striving for equal opportunity and economic inclusion. It underscores the commitment to eliminate discrimination, promote social, economic, and political inclusion, and adopt fiscal and social policies that progressively achieve equality.

Why Net-Zero Homes are a Great Investment for OFWs

February 24, 2024

Net-zero homes achieve a perfect balance of energy consumption and on-site generation, making them incredibly efficient. At BillionBricks, we are passionate about creating smart and affordable homes where features like solar roofs, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient systems seamlessly integrate sustainability with cost-effectiveness.

Walk Hand-in-Hand with National Developments

February 15, 2024

The call for sustainable housing is in perfect harmony with the Philippines’ commitment to the global Sustainable Development Goals. It aligns with national housing and energy policies, helping to hasten national progress towards a sustainable, green future. With an increasingly eco-conscious Filipino populace, the time is ripe to make a lasting impact.

Think Funding is the Key to Innovation? Think Again.

February 12, 2024

BillionBricks founder Prasoon Kumar unpacks the often-overlooked – yet equally crucial – components that drive innovation. At first glance, funding seems to be the cornerstone of innovation. However, a deeper examination reveals a more nuanced truth. Explore more on this month’s insights blog!

Behind the Blueprints: BillionBricks Architect on Designing Sustainable Homes

October 12, 2023

Join us as we chat with one of BillionBricks’ architects, Julienne Larracas. Learn more about her drive behind designing homes that adapt to the present and safeguard the future.

Behind the Blueprints: BillionBricks Architect on Sustainable Design Principles

September 21, 2023

Motivated by sustainable architecture’s intersection of design, technology, and climate resilience, one of BillionBricks’ architects highlights the financial challenges of achieving self-sufficiency or net-zero impact while emphasizing architects’ critical role in addressing the housing and climate crises.

The Leaky Bucket Paradox in the Housing Crisis

September 12, 2023

Architects, engineers, financiers, and civil society tirelessly devise ideas to solve the housing crisis. Despite their relentless efforts, the desired outcomes remain elusive. Could there be a white elephant in the room that needs to be addressed?

Embracing My ‘Plumber’ Paycheck

July 21, 2023

As a CEO of an impact-driven startup with an unconventional business model, I’ve witnessed the complex financial realities of pursuing meaningful work. My realizations push me to explore today’s concepts of contentment, measures of success, and the compensation gap in a capitalist-driven society.