AKC Alternative Spaces
— Build Types



 

1. Container Homes — Repurposed shipping containers are structurally modified, insulated and fitted out to create modern homes, studios, offices or larger modular developments.
    

2. Modular Homes — Factory-built modules are manufactured off-site and assembled on the land, allowing homes to be designed, expanded and delivered relatively efficiently.
    

3. A-Frame Homes — A distinctive triangular timber structure with steeply pitched roofs, popular for cabins, holiday homes and mountain or woodland settings.
    

4. Tiny Homes — Compact, highly efficient homes designed around minimal space, smart storage and lower consumption, often built on trailers or as fixed structures.
    

5. Log Homes — Timber logs form the main structural and external envelope, creating a traditional cabin-style home that can range from simple retreats to large family houses.
    

6. Cabins — Smaller timber or modern structures designed for retreats, guest accommodation, offices, holiday lets or permanent living depending on their specification.
    

7. Garden Rooms — Purpose-built structures placed within existing gardens for offices, gyms, studios, guest accommodation or additional living space.
    

8. Pods — Compact prefabricated units that can be delivered ready-made and used as bedrooms, offices, studios, accommodation or wellness spaces.
    

9. Shepherd's Huts — Traditional wheeled hut designs adapted into compact accommodation, offices, studios or hospitality units. UK suppliers currently offer both fixed and mobile-style models.
    

10. Geodesic Domes — Dome-shaped structures constructed from interconnected geometric sections, creating an unusual, strong and highly distinctive living or hospitality space.