Temporary housing ideas

The problems of living and housing are complex. They are not solutioned trough simple architectural projects. To really make a difference, housing matter must be studied on more than one level: socialy, economic, religious and anthropology. But what can architecture by itself do? Following the...

USC students have started Homeless Studio to create practical shelters for the city's homeless residents.

Studio Nine Architects has designed a prototype for modular tiny houses that could be used to alleviate homelessness.

Yurts are considered semi-permanent structures, as they are typically built on a temporary foundation and can be easily disassembled and moved. However, they can be quite sturdy and can last for many years if properly maintained. Click to see more on our blog about yurts and other alternative housing options, and follow us for more great ideas!

Looking for temporary housing solutions? Whether you need short-term accommodations while building or renovating your house, while you’re between leases with rental homes, or because you’re moving to a new city, there are plenty of cool temporary living options available! From tiny houses and van living to Airbnbs and extended stay hotels, check out these 13 short-term housing ideas!

You only need to watch TV to see some amazing houses which people dream up. Here are just a few of the alternative housing ideas which have caught our eye.

You can now build the home of your dreams thanks to these easy-to-follow design plans.

Everybody deserves a home. And if that home is very affordable, made from recycled materials, and looks unique, that’s even more of a reason to move in! And don’t let the fact that you’ll be living in a shipping container get you down—that’s part of the appeal for some people.

A recipe for very quick, modular construction could help solve housing needs in the developing world.

Balbek Bureau has developed a blueprint for a modular village that could provide shelter for those displaced by the war in Ukraine.