One goal:
Make housing affordable.
Affordable Abodes was set up to develop affordable, low-cost housing that would make it possible for Bottom-of-Pyramid (BoP) populations to have their own homes. Operating in Malaysia and Singapore, we have our sights set on improving the lives of the poor in the ASEAN region and beyond, through developing sustainable housing solutions.
Beyond this, our technologies are enabling construction of dormitories, renovations and business extensions faster and at a lower cost than ever before.
our technologies
The Affordable Advantage.
Stronger
Our core technology, KENAFCRETE®, is a bio-composite made up of locally grown kenaf fibers. The exceptional strength-to-weight ratio allows us to construct homes far stronger than typical ones.
Faster
Constructing homes using prefabricated KENAFCRETE® panels allows us to get started quickly, with minimal piling and structural reinforcements needed, finishing a one-storey home in a week.
Cheaper
By using prefabricated panels built locally, we bring the best value to the table. Reduced transport costs, piling costs and build time means increased efficiency, that adds up to significant cost-savings.
Lighter
By using advanced and environmentally friendly bio-composites, we are able to build panels significantly lighter, vastly reducing structural load-bearing elements, decreasing piling time and material costs.
media presence
In the news.
“.. allowing the company to.. pass on savings to the end-consumer.”
News
Building Affordable Homes Sustainably
BFM 89.9: The Business Station
Making Stakeholders of Farmers and Gangsters
Salt & Light
Kenaf as a Building Material
Selamat Pagi Malaysia (SPM)
Grow your own home
Construction+ Asia
Cover story: Transforming lives through patient capital
The Edge Markets
IBS kenaf lebih ringan, tahan lasak
Berita Harian Online
awards
Finalist - Construction Innovation
Asia-Pacific Housing Forum - Innovation Awards 2019
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Sÿil Penghargaan
Lembaga Kenaf Dan Tembakau Negara
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Testimonials
Hear their stories.
“The house has been cool and comfortable during the day.”
Rosli used to get by on expensive rentals, that would eat into his limited family income. He received his new home within two months of discussions with the Affordable team. Since then, he’s settled in comfortably with his wife and five children. They look forward to growing the home along with the family.
Our Impact
Empowerment,
one community at a time.
At Affordable Abodes, we believe in creating hope, together. That means building homes with the community’s participation, to their needs.
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Get in touch.
Our Office
Jalan Kluang Renggam, Mukim Renggam, District of Kluang
86000 Johor Darul Ta’zim Malaysia
Phone
+65 9232 2802
Office Hours: 0830H-1830H
Monday - Friday