# Inclusive Accommodation Refuge for the disenfranchised is becoming more accessible. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 2, 2016 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/inclusive-accommodation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.3/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Inclusive Accommodation trend? **Inclusive Accommodation:** Many people find themselves without decent accommodation, and so organizations and artists are pushing initiatives that are designed to shelter vulnerable people. This shift comes as a response to the rise of income inequality and the refugee crisis – two issues that brands should be considering as consumers become increasingly concerned with the current political climate. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 9, 2016 to Aug 30, 2019 - Published: Dec 2, 2016 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Inclusive Accommodation trend ### Inclusive Accommodation Growing need for inclusive accommodation for refugees and the disenfranchised population. ### Eco-Friendly Refugee Housing The need for eco-friendly, sustainable, and low-cost housing to cater to the increasing number of refugees. ### Pop-Up Emergency Shelters The use of foldable, cost-effective pop-up emergency shelters to provide quick and easy accommodation and prevent the spread of diseases during natural disasters and conflicts. ## What the Inclusive Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Construction To design efficient and affordable solutions for refugee housing and emergency shelters using innovative construction methods. ### For Social Welfare To address the need for more inclusive accommodation for refugees and the disenfranchised population, and to provide rehabilitation and support services. ### For Environmental Sustainability To create eco-friendly, sustainable, and resilient housing for refugees, and to design disaster shelters that utilize environmental dynamics to withstand natural calamities. ## Workshop question If your brand were to launch a philanthropic project, what issue would it be addressing? ## Trend signals for Inclusive Accommodation Trend score 6.3 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 95%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 86% - Activity: 95% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Inclusive Accommodation trend 9 featured examples from Feb 9, 2016 to Aug 30, 2019. - [Flatpack Portable Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-shelter): These Shelters Were Designed for Emergency Situations (Category: Eco) Implication: The emergency housing industry can benefit from developing more innovative and versatile flatpack shelter solutions for disaster relief. - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-emergency-shelters): These Emergency Shelters Provide Several Amenities for Refugees (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate temporary shelter design principles into permanent structures to create flexible, adaptable, and sustainable living spaces. - [Eco-Friendly Refugee Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refugee-housing): The 'Hex House' is Designed to be Sustainable and Low-Cost (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry by incorporating sustainable and modular designs into housing solutions, such as the 'Hex House' concept. - [Experimental Social Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-social-housing): A Community Development in Hidalgo Boasts Affordable Housing (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and firms involved in developing experimental social housing projects. - [Environmental Disaster Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-disaster-shelter): this Ecological residence buries itself during hurricane winds (Category: Eco) Implication: Designing innovative building solutions that respond to the challenges of climate change and natural disasters. - [Minuscule Flat-Pack Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-shelters): Oakland is Offering Tiny Portable Homes as a Solution to City Shelters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovating modular, low-cost building methods using sustainable materials and technology - [Converted Homeless Shelter Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeless-shelter-in-london): Holland Harvey Architects Boasts a Homeless Shelter in London (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects can produce sustainable and efficient designs for mass homeless shelters, which can offer better amenities and integration with surrounding communities. - [Drone-Led Efficient Construction Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-construction-method): Stephanie Chaltiel Uses Drones to Build in Disaster Zones (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The construction industry can leverage drone technology and other cutting-edge building techniques to create affordable, eco-friendly housing solutions and improve disaster respon… - [LGBT-Friendly Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbt-refugees): This Center Provides Supports for LGBT refugees in Germany (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruption opportunity for non-profit and humanitarian organizations to develop specialized support programs for LGBT refugee populations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)