# Eco-Friendly Refugee Housing The 'Hex House' is Designed to be Sustainable and Low-Cost By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refugee-housing References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/hex-house-a-hexagonal-temporary-housing-for-refugees/) & [architectsforsociety.org](http://www.architectsforsociety.org/) Around the world a growing need for refugee housing has seen the 'Hex House' be developed by [Architects for Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straw-flea-house) as a way to help ease the burden on host countries. Crafted with sustainability and low-cost parameters in place, the 'Hex House' is designed to be [easily and rapidly deployed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) to prevent slums from forming. The [modular aesthetic of the housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing) consists of steel tubes at the base and insulated metal for the walls. The homes draw influence from traditional homes and mobile homes to merge concepts for space-savings and comfort into one. Capable of being grouped into different mini family units or communities, the 'Hex House' refugee housing design identifies how we can solve the housing crisis for displaced peoples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Housing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by designing modular housing solutions for various populations in need, including refugees. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating eco-friendly and low-cost housing solutions that prioritize sustainability and reduce environmental impact. - **Rapid Deployment Housing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing housing solutions that can be easily and rapidly deployed to provide shelter for displaced populations. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry by incorporating sustainable and modular designs into housing solutions, such as the 'Hex House' concept. - **Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry by implementing efficient and cost-effective methods for the rapid deployment of housing solutions. - **Social Impact:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social impact sector by addressing the housing crisis for displaced populations through sustainable and affordable housing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Low-Cost Modular Prototype Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialized-building-system-prototype.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md)