# Mobile Homeless Homes The Paul Elkins Shelter is Almost Too Cozy Looking By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-elkins-shelter References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/03/23/mobile-homeless-shelter/) & [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1594990/a-mobile-homeless-shelter-you-wouldnt-mind-living-in) No one wants to be homeless; it is a choice that does not come easily to most. But if you are going to be homeless, the Paul Elkins shelter ensures that you don't have to be shelter-less. Sure, it is 225lbs, but it is on wheels and features a sleeping area, kitchen, makeshift bathroom and can go where you go. Granted, it is not that big, but I don't think that matters when the Paul Elkins shelter will protect you from a downpour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Home Shelters:** Opportunity to disrupt the housing industry by creating innovative, portable and affordable homes for homeless individuals. - **Lightweight Mobile Living:** Opportunity for creating lightweight, compact solutions that provide basic living amenities for people on the go. - **Portable Home Design:** Opportunity to explore new design concepts and materials that can be easily transported and assembled for temporary living situations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Housing:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the housing industry by creating affordable and portable solutions for those in need of temporary shelter. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and travelers who seek lightweight and portable living options for their adventures. - **Emergency Services:** Opportunity to provide emergency shelters that can be quickly deployed and provide basic living amenities during natural disasters or other emergencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Portable Wooden Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450.md) - [Move-in-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-on-wheels.md) - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Porch-Embedded Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tellico.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Portable Wheel-Based Green Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-of-wheels.md) - [Spacious On-the-Road Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-tiny-house.md) - [Compact Affordable Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-element.md)