News & Events: Lunch Lecture: May Lunch Lecture: Socio-ecological inequalities in housing consumption (6 May 2026)
As a third part of this semester's Lunch Lecture series, Dr. Cody Hochstenbach from University of Amsterdam holds a lecture on 6 May 2026. He will discuss socio-ecological inequalities in housing consumption, drawing on recent research from the Netherlands.
By Responsible City Team on Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Over the past few decades, housing provision has been a global concern, with housing remaining a primary site where social and ecological inequalities intersect. In this lunch lecture, Dr. Cody Hochstenbach draws on recent research in the Netherlands to explore the unequal distribution of the ways in which socio-economic status, physical properties and the urban context affect the overall carbon footprint. Using household-level registry data, the study reveals inequalities in housing consumption, showing significant differences in carbon footprint between high- and low-income households. Additionally, mobility emissions are driven by low-density neighborhoods and high-income households. Together, these findings reveal potential pathways to providing socially just and environmentally friendly housing.
The event takes place online on 6 May from 12:30 to 13:30 CET and can be attended via this Zoom link. More information on the Lunch Lecture series can be obtained from the flyer below.