Modular Housing

An innovative modular housing project could be the solution to families who are homeless.

10:21 17 September 2015

Driven to solve the problems that affect homeless people, four local authorities are working together with modular housing providers to build houses that contain two bedrooms, a kitchen/living room space, storage, and bathrooms. The project could end housing problems.

 

The homes were built by Skyclad, Modular Homes Ireland, Spacebox, and Roankabin, Portakabin, and MOM services Limited.

 

Speaking on behalf of the four local authorities, he said: "We feel that modular housing is capable of responding to the housing needs of homeless households who are currently accommodated in commercial hotels throughout the Dublin Region.

 

"If the proposed use of modular homes is agreed and supported, the Dublin local authorities will engage with all relevant stakeholders and with Central Government to consider procurement and provision at a scale required to effectively address family homelessness in Dublin."

 

Tom Teatum, a London-based architect who worked on the project, added: "I’m delighted to be here in Dublin today to help get the big conversation going on modular housing solutions for families who are homeless.

 

"I work in architecture, design and development in London where we face similar challenges with delivering affordable, quality housing.

 

"Dublin is going a step further, it seems to me.

 

"This joined-up effort by local authorities to identify a housing solution that meets the needs of homeless families is the first I am aware of.

 

"Dublin’s focus on modular housing designs that bring quality and reliability and that can be speedily developed shows great leadership in response to its homeless crisis.

 

"It is an example to be followed in London and elsewhere."