# Sustainable Housing Education Bould Helps Trains Builders On Eco-Friendly Housing Construction By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bould References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/a-social-entrepreneur-links-affordable-housing-to-the-green-economy) & [bebould](http://www.bebould.com/) Bould is a social enterprise that provides green, LEED-certified building education and training programs to increase the number of people qualified to construct [affordable and sustainable housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climateresilient-homes). While the green housing market is becoming increasingly viable and lucrative, the startup costs and training required for constructing this type of dwelling is not easily attainable. By partnering with organizations such as [Habitat for Humanity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well), the company has access to hands-on training facilities to teach builders how to construct sustainable housing while also contributing to the building of such a home. Furthermore, through the collection of tuition fees, the company is able to donate a portion of its profits back to designers who construct green housing to help offset the initial startup costs required. **Contact Information** Bould website Bould on Facebook Bould on Twitter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Housing Education:** Opportunity for training programs to educate builders on eco-friendly housing construction and increase the number of qualified professionals in the field. - **Green Housing Market:** Growing market for sustainable housing that presents a lucrative business opportunity for builders and designers. - **Partnerships with Nonprofits:** Collaborating with organizations like Habitat for Humanity to provide hands-on training facilities and contribute to affordable sustainable housing projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Builders can capitalize on the demand for sustainable housing by offering eco-friendly construction services and expertise. - **Education and Training:** Developing programs and courses to educate builders and professionals on sustainable and green housing construction techniques. - **Nonprofit and Social Enterprises:** Opportunities for organizations to partner with builders and educate the community on sustainable housing initiatives, while also contributing to affordable housing projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Cob Building Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobbauge-house.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well.md) - [Dorset Co-Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Energy Efficient Housing Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-house-collection.md)