# Portable Box Homes The 'Teeny Box' is a Prefabricated Space Made from Reclaimed Materials By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-homes References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2015/09/03/33983/teeny-box-prefab-cabin-to-fight-britains-housing-crisis.html) & [bertandmayspaces](http://www.bertandmayspaces.com/spaces/teeny-box/) With the intention of building a living space that is both easy, sustainable and affordable, this line of box homes offers an environmentally friendly and comfortable solution. The 'Teeny Box' is a [prefabricated portable box home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450) created by UK interior design firm Bert & May Group in collaboration with architecture and design studio Box 9 Design. Made from re-claimed and low maintenance materials, like blackened timber and chevron tiles, these custom box homes are built to age naturally over time. They also feature warehouse-style windows and doors to allow for natural light and ventilation to enter the box cabin as well. Made to function as a [comfortable garden shed or miniature office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1), the 'Teeny Box' also comes fully equipped with low-energy lighting and appliances, and also feature an [organic green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes) that helps catch rainwater and insulate the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Box Homes:** Prefabricated box homes offer an affordable and environmentally friendly solution to the housing crisis. - **Reclaimed Materials Architecture:** Using reclaimed materials in architecture creates sustainable and unique design solutions. - **Green Roofs:** Green roofs offer insulation and rainwater collection capabilities, creating a sustainable solution for urban landscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Modular Housing:** Building prefab homes using reclaimed materials and sustainable designs creates opportunities for the modular housing industry. - **Interior Design:** Collaborations between interior design firms and architecture studios offer opportunities for innovative and sustainable design solutions. - **Landscaping and Green Roof Services:** Green roofs are a growing trend, creating an opportunity for businesses that specialize in landscaping and green roof installation and maintenance services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singular Person Foldable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box.md) - [Pre-Fabricated Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-s1.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Portable Office Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ootbox.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Storage-Packed Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux.md) - [Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron.md)