# Mini DIY Homes This Tiny, Portable House is Delivered to You and Ready for Assembly By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-diy-home References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/378752/Portable-24-Square-Meter-Tiny-House-Ships-In-A-Box-Is-Assembled-On-Site/) & [pod-idladla](http://www.pod-idladla.com/menu) Inspired by overpopulation in different parts of the world, one company developed mini DIY homes that are both innovative and practical. Clara da Cruz Almeida, a South African architect, collaborated with product design company 'Dokter and Misses' to create a [portable, tiny home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box) called the 'POD-iDladla.' The home is 24-square meters and is delivered to you, [pre-assembled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod). Little over the size of an average American bedroom, the home uses space efficiently. The house includes a bedroom for two, a task area, a bathroom with a shower and a toilet, a kitchen with a dining table and a [sheltered outdoor deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat). Currently only available for shipping in South Africa, the price for the mini DIY home is currently under review. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini Portable Homes:** The trend of mini homes could disrupt the traditional real estate industry and provide an affordable housing solution for people in overpopulated areas. - **DIY Home Assembly:** The trend of providing homes that are delivered pre-assembled but still require some assembly could inspire new business models for the home construction industry. - **Efficient Use of Space:** The trend of maximizing the functionality of small spaces could encourage innovation and investment in micro-living solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** With the rise of mini portable homes, the real estate industry could be disrupted by this new trend in housing. - **Construction:** The trend of DIY home assembly offers new opportunities for the construction industry to create innovative building solutions for small homes. - **Interior Design:** The trend of creating functional spaces in small areas could create opportunities for interior designers to create innovative micro-living designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Fabricated Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-s1.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md)