uk - based pop - up Vivahouse aims to help struggling commercial landlords generate revenue via prefabricated co - operative homes , offered as accommodation to freelancers and entrepreneurs . The homes can be installed in shopping centres , offices or other commercial spaces . Vivahouse recently installed a pop - up home at king 's Whiteleys shopping centre , and according to the company website , will be deploying prefab homes in " secret " locations in Manchester , Paris and New York .
London-based start-up Vivahouse aims to help struggling commercial landlords generate revenue via prefabricated co-living units, offered as accommodation to freelancers and travellers. The units can be installed in shopping centres, offices or other commercial spaces. Vivahouse recently installed a pop-up home at London's Whiteleys shopping centre, and according to the company website, will be deploying prefab homes in "secret" locations in Manchester, Paris and New York.