TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HOUSING
Tackling Europe’s Housing Shortage with High-Quality Temporary Construction
The housing shortage is a pressing issue across all European countries. Our solution: temporary buildings with the quality and standards of permanent construction.
We began with compact studio units of around 28 m², but as our modular system evolved, it now allows for easy scaling to larger apartments with multiple rooms. A building that starts as a block of studios can later be reconfigured into spacious two-bedroom units — thanks to our adaptable design. Our Box4 model meets all regulations for permanent housing construction.
Across Europe, many cities and developers have plots of unused land awaiting long-term development. When permanent construction is scheduled to begin in 5 to 6 years, we can install temporary housing on these sites — to be dismantled when needed. In the meantime, these buildings transform vacant land into vibrant, high-quality living spaces that enhance the neighborhood and generate revenue.
Municipalities, housing associations, and developers can build a flexible stock of temporary housing that is easily deployed and stored, without compromising on quality or creating waste. Unlike traditional real estate investments, our modular approach enables the full recovery and reuse of materials — ensuring both economic and environmental sustainability.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Circular and sustainable.
- Small transportation and construction footprint.
- Cross-laminated spruce with high thermal insulation properties.
- Build, dismantle and rebuild.
- Modular and flexible, grow and adapt to your needs.
- Pre-fabricated plumping and electricity and other technical installations, for easy assembly.
- Various degrees of insulation.
The image on the right shows an example of a 54 studio building on a footprint of 50 m x 16,5m, it is possible to construct this building in roughly 10/12 weeks and dismantle it in roughly 6/8 weeks. Construction depends on permits and ground preparations.
FLEXIBILITY
- Pre-fabricated technical units can be custom fitted.
- Finishes and look-and-feel to fit the developer's wishes.
- Up to four stories high.
- Optional balconies.
- Inside or outside stairs.
- Extra amenities can be added.
The image on the left is an example of a 28 m² studio.
ONE ROOM UNIT
On the right you see an example of a 32 m² studio unit, with a standard bathroom and kitchen unit, the style of the kitchen, equipment and fittings can be customizable.
These are just examples and the exact configuration and size of the bathroom, kitchen and technical unit is to be determined by the actual project.
THREE ROOM UNIT
On the leftt you see an example of a 56 m² unit, with a standard bathroom and kitchen unit, the style of the kitchen, equipment and fittings can be customizable.
These are just examples and the exact configuration and size of the bathroom, kitchen and technical unit is to be determined for the actual project.
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