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Affordable housing is becoming an increasing issue. On Lunchbox Architect, one of our priorities is to feature homes that are affordable for their demographic. Obviously the whole concept of 'affordable' is subjective and geographically specific. In Lunchbox Architect's case, we try to feature homes that are low budget or low cost relative to other homes in the area. You won't see any multi-million dollar mansions here. Instead, you'll find well-designed, affordable homes.

Check out the affordable housing previously featured on Lunchbox Architect

Waratah Secondary House by anthrosite

Featured Project A Compact, Efficient Home Barely Bigger than a Typical Backyard Shed This studio was designed to minimise costs by maximising efficiency, creating a flexible space that was largely prefabricated off-site.

The Exploding! Shed House by David Weir Architects

Featured Project Industrial Home/Studio Compliments Illustrator's Punchy Aesthetic A compact weatherboard cottage explodes from the sides of a prefabricated shed to provide space for an illustrator to live and work.

Pump House by Branch Studio Architects

Pump House by Branch Studio Architects

Featured Project Pump House: A Compact Off-Grid Home for Simple Living Pump House is a compact, off-grid home for simple living. Owners and guests can enjoy a quiet night, a cup of tea and quality time with their horse, George.

Cubby House by Edwards Moore Architects

Featured Project Cubby House: A Fun Little Hideaway for Sophisticated Adults Edwards Moore Architects's Cubby House is a pint-sized apartment packed full of fun. A cubby house made not for kids, but for sophisticated adults.

Lego Apartment by Barbara Appollini Architect

Featured Project Lego Apartment: Watch As This Micro Apartment is Rearranged Like Lego This micro apartment is like an empty shell - to cook, dress, sleep, eat or entertain you have to rearrange modules and 'build' a new space. It's like lego!

Doll's House by Edwards Moore Architects

Featured Project Doll’s House: Smallest House on the Street is Transformed The age-old advice is to buy the worst house on the best street. Doll's House was the smallest house in the trendiest neighborhood, does that count?

The Studio by Nicholas Gurney

Featured Project The Studio: Mighty Mouse Apartment Punches Above Its Weight The Studio is inspired by Mighty Mouse. Bright red, yellow and matte black, this tiny apartment is designed to pack a punch -- in spite of its size.

Mount Ninderry House by Sparks Architects

Featured Project Mount Ninderry House: Low Budget Sustainable House in Picturesque Surrounds Mount Ninderry House is a sustainable house that takes full advantage of its stunning natural setting without the extra cost. And check out that pool!

Fitzroy North Addition by Nic Owen Architects

Featured Project Fitzroy North Addition Defies Constraints for Affordable, Spacious Home Tight site, stringent planning and heritage controls, and a difficult orientation -- Nic Owen Architects pull off the architectural equivalent of a miracle.

Port-a-Bach by AtelierWorkshop

Featured Project Port-a-Bach: A Portable Teeny Tiny Shipping Container Home This 'Bach' - a New Zealand term for a small holiday shack - is built inside a shipping container. It's a self-contained, portable, and fun retreat for a family of four.

Shipping Container Guest House: by Studioarte Architecture

Featured Project Rusty Shipping Container Transformed into a Glamorous Guest House For less than the price of a new car, a rusty old shipping container is transformed into a stunning guest house. What a bargain!