Stacked modular units were created by Richard Rogers to provide temporary housing in the London borough of Merton. The prefabricated homes were placed in a vacant lot to provide affordable social housing for the much-needed community.
Each unit took roughly a week to construct and Rogers believes innovation like this will better provide housing for those in need. The offsite construction allows for a more efficient construction time compared to that of traditional high-rises. What makes the project attractive for cities is its modular nature. As demand for social housing increases, it is much easier to expand Rogers' design than other housing options. By simply stacking the units on top of each other, this design eliminates the need to build from the ground up.
The proposed rent is 65% of local market value which Rogers hopes can help tenants save money towards a purchase of their own property.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modular Social Housing
- The use of modular construction in social housing creates disruptive innovation opportunities that allow for more efficient and affordable housing solutions.
- Offsite Construction
- Offsite construction in housing is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can improve the efficiency of construction time and reduce costs.
- Stackable Housing Units
- Stackable housing units create a disruptive innovation in social housing that provides an opportunity for expanding housing options without ground-up construction.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- Modular construction and offsite construction are disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry for more efficient and cost-effective housing solutions.
- Affordable Housing
- Stackable and modular housing designs offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the affordable housing industry by providing more options for those in need.
- Real Estate
- Modular and stackable housing designs are disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate industry by creating innovative and affordable housing solutions for potential buyers.
