1. Khayeltisha, Cape Town, South Africa

Khayeltisha’s population is projected to be around 400,000, with a striking 40 percent of its residents under 19 years old. This township was developed during the collapse of apartheid system in South Africa.

In fact, the whole package of energy-efficiency products work together to make this a near-zero-energy home. Tremendous effort has gone into the details of this home, including design aspects related to:

• Site development;
• Resource, energy and water efficiency;
• Indoor air quality; and
• Operation, maintenance, and homeowner education. http://www.home-dzine.co.za/green/improve-build-green.htm#sthash.qPDUIAMp.dpuf

Gizmodo called the hotel "A Fake Slum for Luxury Tourists Who Don't Want to See Real Poverty."

"Millions of people are living in informal settlements across South Africa," reads the Shanty Town homepage.

"Now you can experience staying in a Shanty within the safe environment of a private game reserve," continues the website.

"This is the only Shanty Town in the world equipped with under-floor heating and wireless internet access!"