The micro homes designed to tackle the UK housing crisis
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Nine of the eco-friendly dwellings are being mooted for brownfield land in Bristol. Could the concept help other UK cities create much-needed affordable housing?
By Gavin Haines
Being smart with space is a necessity in densely populated cities, yet awkward slivers of brownfield land remain a common sight in many urban areas.
Often overlooked for being too small or difficult to build on, such plots can remain in a state of neglect for years. Meanwhile, people struggle to get on the housing ladder due to a lack of affordable homes.
Offering a potential solution to these twin problems is a new micro housing project called ‘gap homes’, featuring properties that can be dropped into tight urban spaces.
A consultation is currently under way to install nine of the dwellings on brownfield land in Bristol. The proposed site was previously occupied by dilapidated council garages, which were recently pulled down.
Plans for the development feature communal gardens and outdoor seating areas to en...
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