Hab-Fab is a French cooperative, structured as a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC SA), dedicated to supporting participatory housing initiatives in the Occitanie region.35 Its mission centers on providing essential resources to foster the development of habitat participatif, a model where residents collectively design, build, and manage affordable, sustainable living spaces as an alternative to conventional private promotion and social housing.358
Key activities include offering information resources, training programs, and project accompaniment for groups pursuing participatory housing projects.37 It organizes events such as information points in Montpellier, where participants network, share project bourse opportunities, and discuss local initiatives.6 Hab-Fab addresses public challenges like affordable housing by promoting cost reductions of 15-20% through resident participation and mutualization, while advancing sustainability via bioclimatic construction, renewable energies, shared mobility, composting to cut waste by 40%, and energy-efficient behaviors that lower greenhouse gas emissions.8
Geographically, Hab-Fab operates regionally in Occitanie (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées), supporting projects like one in Saint-Bressou (Lot department).57 This focus aligns directly with affordable housing by countering speculation and enabling social access to property, and sustainable housing through ecological builds and reduced resource use.8 Collectivities increasingly partner with Hab-Fab for solutions enhancing social ties, urban sustainability, and intergenerational mixity.8
No specific founding date or key individuals are identified in available sources.