Welcome to the Minimum Cost Housing Group

Founded in the 1970s, the Minimum Cost Housing Group (MCHG), a research-practice unit at McGill University's School of Architecture, addressed global housing affordability, community building, energy conservation, and food security. The MCHG researched innovative construction materials to develop building components, low-cost sanitation, servicing systems, and urban agriculture projects.

Design for the Global Majority exhibition space

Design for the Global Majority

From pioneering sulfur block construction to self-sustaining house prototypes, in-depth field research, and self-publications, the Design for the Global Majority exhibitions showcased the MCHG's dedication to addressing global housing challenges through practical, community-driven design over five decades.

Projects

Diverse global projects of the Minimum Cost Housing Group

Explore the diverse global projects of the Minimum Cost Housing Group.

Publications

MCHG's extensive compilation of self-publications and student work

Discover the MCHG's extensive compilation of self-publications and student work.


Upcycle • Harness • Plan • Leverage • Hack


 

McGill University is situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst nations. We recognize and respect the Kanien’kehà:ka as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we meet.

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