# Compact Bengali Affordable Homes Marina Tabassum and AKT II Design the Khudi Bari House By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khudi-bari References: [akt-uk](https://www.akt-uk.com/) & [marinatabassumarchitects](https://marinatabassumarchitects.com/)  Marina Tabassum and AKT II designed the Khudi Bari, which translates to 'small house' in Bengali. It is a progressive space that optimizes practical design as it rests in the air and can be accessed by climbing a ladder. The [small home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house) is most notably portable as it can be assembled and dismantled as pleased so that relocation is simple. It is a [low-cost and functional compact home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house) as an answer to the country's difficult conditions. The home's construction highlights sustainability and local resources a the main building is made from bamboo with prefabricated recycled aluminum nodes to make assembly seamless. The walls and roofs are locally sourced and made from materials such as metal and polycarbonate. Image Credit: AKT II, Marina Tabassum ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Homes:** The concept of portable homes that can be easily assembled and dismantled offers a dynamic solution for temporary housing needs. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Utilizing local materials such as bamboo and recycled aluminum emphasizes a growing trend toward sustainability in construction. - **Compact Living Spaces:** Innovative use of space and practical design in compact living areas addresses the demand for affordable housing in congested areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry stands to benefit from new techniques in utilizing prefabricated components and local materials. - **Sustainable Design:** Sustainable design continues to push boundaries by integrating eco-friendly and locally-sourced materials in housing projects. - **Real Estate:** Real estate can capitalize on the trend of affordable, easily relocatable homes to address housing shortages and urban overcrowding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Wooden Compact Thoughtful Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barca.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Portable Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonzai.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midgard-tiny-home.md) - [Timber-Framed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence.md)