wikihouse-logoI came across WikiHouse via reading through James Dearsley’s proptech review this weekend.

Wikihouse is an open source building system which gives people the digital tools to create cheap homes.

It’s clear there is a deep, deep social mission behind this Wikihouse. One of not only affordable homes, but also breaking dependence on fossil fuels. Which, being a mission driven individual myself, is a big part of my interest in the project.

If you’re curious about this, you should head over and read the article in the BBC.

Additionally, here’s a TED talk by co-founder Alastair Parvin you can watch: