green homes Empower hopi and navajo communities in the united states

At CGI America 2014, Community Rebuilds launched a CGI commitment called Rebuilding Sustainable Communities in the Southwest, which addresses the critical lack of housing infrastructure on Hopi and Navajo reservations. The commitment aims to build 16 new, green housing units fitted with the most sustainable design and energy-saving technologies.


The construction of the units will include an earth-friendly design that is comprised of sustainable materials and straw bale infrastructure. The natural insulation of the straw bales decreases energy consumption and utility expenses. In addition, the homes will be self-sustainable buildings, powered by harvested rainwater and solar panels.

To build the homes, Community Rebuilds will tap the local community for construction jobs, providing 56 community members with employment opportunities and establishing responsible stewardship of the homes. In addition, the project has hired a number of women into construction jobs, enabling them to enter a historically male-dominated industry.