# Recycling Box Dwellings Recycled Student Housing Saves Space and Environment By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-student-housing References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/build/design/2167-recycled-student-housing.html) The recycled student housing shown in the gallery is a structure built of [recycling containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook). The cost of being a student in some places in the world can be astronomical. To save money, some students may have thought of living in a cardboard box. Well, we as a society are trying to [save the trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house), so living in a cardboard box may not be the greenest choice. So, why not move into a recycling box? They’re sturdy, green and economical! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Housing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development and construction of sustainable housing made from recycled materials. - **Student Housing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and development of affordable and eco-friendly housing solutions for students. - **Container Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the use of shipping containers as modular building blocks for sustainable and cost-effective construction projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Innovative construction companies can explore sustainable building practices and materials to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in and offer affordable, environmentally friendly housing options for students and other individuals. - **Education:** Educational institutions and organizations can collaborate with housing providers to develop sustainable and affordable student housing solutions, addressing the financial burden of students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Singular Person Foldable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Affordable Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box.md)