These Millennial housing innovations range from compact condo buildings to multimedia rental apps that make the process of finding a home easier for users who are tight on time.
When it comes to tradition, Millennials are breaking the patterns of past generations by choosing to focus on their careers before starting families or investing in their own properties. The rise in communal housing and co-living developments has lead to an increasing number of niche real estate apps. These include roommate-finding platforms that follow a dating app-inspired business model, and rental bidding apps that are ideal for those living in urban centers with a competitive housing market.
In terms of architectural innovations, standouts include mobile mini houses with a low environmental footprint, and communal condominiums that offer luxury at a budget-friendly rate.
36 Millennial Housing Innovations
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Space-Saving Tiny Homes
The Vista Tiny Home's Layout Allows Occupants to Maximize Space
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Scrap Material Micro Houses
This Tiny Home is Made from Garbage and Recycled Materials
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Hidden Bed Apartments
This Conceptual Apartment from Geometrium Features a Stair-Embedded Bed
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Doorless Apartment Designs
The One Apartment Design Project Takes Open-Concept to the Next Level
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Prefab Outdoor Cork Cabins
The 'Ecocubo' Nature Cabin is Crafted Using Eco-Friendly Materials
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Cat-Friendly Apartment Designs
'Loft H' Makes the Most of Limited Space for an Owner and Two Cats
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Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option
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Massive Indoor Treehouses
'Another Primitive Hut' is Based on an 18th Century Design Concept
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Multi-Functional Condo Furniture
The 'CityHome' is Described as an "Apartment in a Box"
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Upwardly-Oriented Condos
The Domino Micro Loft Incorporates Upward Space for Comfy Living
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Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
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Accessible Tiny Homes
Wheel Pad Offers Accommodation for People with Mobility Issues
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Cavernous Tiny Homes
The Odyssee Home's Layout Aims to Maximize Available Space
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Millennial Real Estate Apps
'Chymnee' is an App That Targets Generation Y Real Estate Buying
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Compact Condo Buildings
The Ivy Lofts' Micro Condo Units Allow For Affordable Urban Living
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Immersive Interior Design Services
'Emb3d' Uses AR and VR for Home Planning Visualizations
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Micro Apartment Decor Retailers
'Ollie Box Shop' Sells Curated Products for Small Living Spaces
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Shared Living Space Services
'CoHo Stayz' Offers Long-Term Stay to Millennials and Professionals
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Shared Luxury Lodgings
Ollie Lets Groups Split the Costs of Spaces and Amenities
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Rental Bidding Apps
Rentberry is a Rental Application Platfrom That is Advantageous to Landlords
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Home Rental Matchmaking Applications
Airbnb's New Matching Feature Helps Pair Travelers with Hosts
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Vivid 3D Home Tours
GeoCV Saves Time and Money on Open Houses
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Youth-Targeted Rental Apartments
'Wowqu' Has Co-Living Spaces in Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Beijing
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Roommate-Finding Apps
'Zaparoom' Streamlines the Process of Finding a Roommate
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Connected Co-Living Cottages
This Himalayan Retreat Promotes Responsibly Connected Tourism
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Renter-Friendly Lock Systems
HomeAway and August are Partnering to Make Rental Security Easier
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Multimedia House-Hunting Apps
The 'Trulia' App Lets Users Shop for Their New Home on an Apple TV
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Co-Living Roommate Apps
The 'Roomi' App Helps Users Find Roommates that Match with Them
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Cost-Splitting Roommate Apps
Splittable Helps Users Distribute Living Costs and Duties Effectively
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Personality-Based Roommate Services
'room.me' Connects Those Interested in Shared Living Spaces
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Community Down Payment Programs
Landed Helps with Crowdfunding Real Estate Down Payments
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Communal Renting Apps
The 'LiveWith' Rental App Connects World-Be Roommates Together
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Roommate-Recruiting Apps
The Koala Roomie App Helps Millennials In New York City Find Roommates
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Neighborhood News Widgets
Hoodline's Neighborhood Kit Lets Real Estate Agents Keep Buyers Informed
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Friendly Roommate Finders
The Circle App Lets You Search for Roommates Within Your Friend Network
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Matchmaking Roommate Platforms
'Ideal Flatmate' Matches Renters Looking for Share a Loft in London
Related Ideas
Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers
This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Balcony-Accented Tiny Homes
The Backcountry Tiny Homes 'Bivouac' Tiny House is Well-Equipped
Dual-Staircase Tiny Houses
The INDI’S Two-Bedroom Tiny Home Supports Family Life
Three-Bedroom Tiny Homes
The Uncharted Tiny Homes 'Estate' is Compact Yet Spaciously Designed
Eco-Minded Micro Cabins
The Magnolia Eco-Cabin is Simple and Sustainable
Rainbow Micro Apartments
The Skittles Little Living NYC Apartment Offers Paid Rent for a Year
Rental-Compatible Camper Kits
This Kit Brings Van Life Amenities to Your Rental SUV Or Minivan
Couple-Only Tiny Homes
Uncharted Tiny Homes The Limited Tiny House is Small But Mighty
Spacious Two-Bedroom Tiny Homes
The Minimaliste 'Noyel XL' Tiny House Doesn't Skimp on Style
Deck-Topped Tiny Homes
This Towable Tiny House Has a Rooftop Deck & Novel Bedroom Access
Rooftop Patio Tiny Homes
The Ticab House Tiny House N 2 Makes Use of All Available Space
Angular Artistic Tiny Homes
The Ibiza Tiny House Captures Mediterranean Style for Comfy Living
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Diminutive Permanent Dwellings
This Unique Tiny Home is Designed For Year-Round Occupation
Comfortable Connected Tiny Houses
The Covo Mio Smart Tiny House Has Voice Control and More
Configurable Nomadic Tiny Houses
The 'PICNIC' House by Mauro Polondak Opens From All Sides
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Generously Glazed Tiny Homes
This Vacation House Has An Ingenious Interior Layout
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Velux & EFFEKT Debut Is Low-Carbon Housing Designs in Copenhagen
Open-Concept Tiny Homes
The Aussie Tiny Houses Mooloolaba 8.4 Has Ample Storage Space
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters
The 'Maverick' Offers Durable Dwelling Both On & Off the Grid
Capaciously Compact Houses
This Spacious Tiny Home Allows For Elegantly Comfortable Living
Cat-Centric Compact Homes
This Japanese Dwelling Embraces Feline-Friendly Design Choices
Cube-Combining Tiny Homes
This Unique Tiny Home Uses Modular Spaces to Enable Flexible Use
Displaced Persons House Designs
The Essential Homes Research Project Has a Bunker-Like Form
Accessible DIY Housing Strategies
Manuel Cervantes Estudio Promotes "Assisted Self-Production"
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Feline-Friendly Tiny Homes
This Luxurious Tiny Home Boasts a Number Of Cat-Centric Features
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
National Park-Inspired Tiny Homes
The Backcountry Tiny Homes 'Basecamp' Tiny House Has a Roof Deck
Mobile Office Tiny Homes
The Uncharted Tiny Homes 'The Office' Can Be Taken on the Road
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Serendix's Fujitsubo is Remarkable in the Realm of Affordable Housing
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
i29 Creates the Câpsula Concept for Dutch Design Week
Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes
The houzEKO Tiny House Offers All-Season Efficiency and Privacy
High-End Cottage-Like Tiny Homes
The 'Burrow' Tiny House from Rewild Homes is Family-Friendly
Wood-Filled Familial Tiny Homes
The Modern Tiny Living 'Ojai' Tiny House Has Space for Four
Private Dual-Loft Tiny Homes
The Uber Tiny Homes 'Casa del Amor' Measures in at 34-Feet
Building Block Tiny Houses
The LEGO Tiny House Was Designed by MOCbuilder on LEGO IDEAS
Low-Cost Modular Prototype Housing
The Industrialized Building System Prototype Can Be Configured
Contemporary Sustainable Tiny Homes
The Cosmic ONE is Offered in Three Compact Home Layouts
Rurally-Inspired City Buildings
The 'Ziel' High-Rise Building Brings the Country to the Cityscape
Energy-Efficient Prefabricated Homes
The 'SON.DER' Home Offers Environmentally Responsible Living
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
Minimalist Adventurer Tiny Homes
The Noyer Tiny House On Wheels Prioritizes Sustainability
Customizable Backyard Tiny Homes
My Little House 'Reatreat' is 13-Feet in Length
Modern 3D-Printed Model Homes
The Wolf Ranch 3D-Printed Model Home Was Built by Lennar and Icon
Unfurnished Camping Trailer Designs
Kworks and Lixil Join Forces on the Mio Space Trailer
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Incredibly Modern Lakeside Houses
Stephenson Design Collective Converts an Old Boy Scout Camp
Backyard-Transformed Dwelling Units
Catch Architecture and Obreval Design the ADU Carpintaria
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
The Little Tahoma Peak Tiny Home Has House-Inspired Finishings
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile Doghouses
Conran and Partners Design the New Bowowhaus Doghouse
Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing
Lünen is Home to the New 3D-Printed Home Project
Contemporary Sustainable Mobile Homes
IAAC Designs the MO.CA (MOBILE CATALYST) Mobile Home
Three-Part Multi-Generational Homes
Nós Designs a Multi-Generational Home in Vermont
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments
Studio Edwards Remodels the Microloft in Melboune
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
La Tarta Piccola's Mae Prachasilcha Designs a New Apartment
Vertical Co-Living Neighborhoods
West of West Wins an AIA Competition in San Francisco
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Compact Productivity Laptop Models
The MNT Pocket Reform Has a Mobile-Friendly Seven-Inch Design
Spacious Miniature Portable Homes
Mint Tiny Homes Designs the Orca Edition Park Model
3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes
BIG and ICON Complete a New 3D-Printed Model Home in Wolf Ranch
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Rentable Miniature Modern Cabins
The Nest is a Tranquil Rental Space at ReWild Rentals
Bio-Based Compact Housing
Woonpioniers Designs the Sustainable Sprout Ruben & Marjolein House
Micro-Living Portable Homes
Modern Tiny Living Creates the Buttercup Tiny Home for Hosting
Meticulously Designed Guest Dwellings
Experiential Hospitality Brand arcana Has Introduced ARHOME
Dormer-Accented Tiny Homes
The Lexington Tiny House is Well-Sized with All Amenities
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Monolithic Housing Blocks
Coyote Arquitectura's Red Housing Block is Visually Interesting
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Social Experiment Virtual Apartments
Christoffer Jansson Creates the New Uncanny Spaces Project
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Affordable Tiny Home Communities
Durham Region Launches a Tiny Home Project to End Homelessness
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Versatile Tiny Workspace Homes
The Browny Home is a Multifunctional Space-Saving Design
Colorful Social Housing Blocks
Gluck+ Completes the Van Sinderen Plaza Along a Subway Line
Updated Portland Modern Apartments
Casework Transforms an Apartment with Contemporary Accents
Pixelated Illusion Housing
Ben Van Berkel Creates the Van B Housing with Rieder's Help
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
AI-Enhanced Renovation Tools
Dzinly Upgrades its AI-Backed Home Renovation Platform
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Cement Block-Decorated Homes
Bloom Architecture Designs the Small Houses Collection
Medieval-Themed Towable Micro Homes
Acorn Tiny Homes Designs the Purple Heart Manor
Local-Inspired Modern Residences
Duravit and Studio 804 Create the Pinkey Neighborhood House
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
ICON Challenging Architects & Designers with Initiative 99
Sleek Miniature Lifestyle Campers
Bürstner Designs the Bürstner for Those on Camping Ventures
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Modern Concrete Community Residences
AOA Architects Designs the Hoji Gangneung Dwellings
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments
Mistovia Renovates an Apartment in Warsaw, Poland
Gen Z-Focused Hotel Campaigns
Hyatt Recruits College Athlete Jalin Hyatt to Attract Gen Z
Sustainable Cubic Homes
Appels Architekten Designs a New Wooden Home in Germany
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments
Cité Arquitetura Designs the New Studio Mescla
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Minimal Renovated Modern Townhomes
Also Office Joins Colony on the Bed-Stuy Townhouse
Bright Three-Story Apartment Buildings
Yu2e Finishes the Axolotl Apartment Building in Los Angeles
Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes
i.B. Archstudio Designs the VVV Townhouse with Pastel Hues
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Property Value AI Platforms
Plunk and Milestones Team Up to Share AI-Powered Real Estate Analytics
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Unconventional Chinese Housing Estates
Atelier GOM Designs the Longnan Garden Estate
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings
French 2D Designs the Bay State Cohousing Complex
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
Holcim & Norman Foster Join on the Essential Homes Project
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Engineered Wood Compact Homes
Modern Tiny Home Designs the SANGJA Home with Cozy Touches
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Senior-Targeted Website Builders
Dwellr Seeks to Help Senior Communities Facing Limitations
Boomer-Style Rent Giveaways
Koala Introduces the 'Boomer Blocker' Initiative for Australians