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URBAN DESIGN
The Urban Design category gathers ahead-of-the-curve solutions to create a better and more equitable city experience.

“We’re excited to partner on this project because of the innovative, efficient design,” says Rachel Milne, director of homeless solutions for the city of Phoenix. “And it will add a lot of units of much-needed affordable housing, and get people off the street and out of the heat.”

"Another brilliant video, setting an example of how to use knowledge of a location, weather and engineering to create a sustainable way of living. I loved this one! The patina on the last building was beautiful!" -Lou Greene-Winters

"Never before seen container dwellings that actually have aesthetic appeal. These go farther: they're beautiful. Very unusual to have a person with such engineering expertise in combination with a gift for creating beautiful living environments, with flair." -Bruce Hain

"BrainPower and Aesthetics, bravo! -Raysville

Manufactured Housing Specialist, Kerry Tarnow's Exclusive Review

"Most suggesting pricing is too high haven't taken into account savings to be realized through off-grid living, continuous savings over time, nor significant savings from electrical, water, sewer infrastructure development avoidance - one-time upfront savings. In the long run, I wouldn't be surprised if these prove to be more affordable than what some seemingly short-sighted comments compare them to." - Phoenix

"This is not only exciting for people who want to be 100% off grid but I also believe this is the future of city living" - Carrie R.

"I will watch this builder. Water storage and grey water for some irrigation. A dream. This rocks!!!!!!" - Mo S.

"I like that they have a wheelchair accessible house. Most don't." - Allena W.

"Ideal for the AZ desert!" - Philip M.

SPARKBOX Park Launch

City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

SPARKBOX Park Launch

Governor Katie Hobbs
State of Arizona

Phoenix City Council Approves SPARKBOX-WINGS For Transitional Housing In Phoenix
Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari

Phoenix City Council Approves SPARKBOX-WINGS For Transitional Housing In Phoenix
Kesha Hodge Washington
Councilwoman District 8

Steel + Spark with U.S. Cabinet Secretary Marcia L. Fudge at the Housing + Urban Development Innovative Housing Showcase in Washington, D.C.

“For us, it’s a very personal project,” said Zach Burns, lead designer at Steel + Spark.
“We all have been doing traditional architecture and construction for a long time, and for us to be able to be involved first hand and actually helping people get off the street, into air-conditioned beds is a complete passion project for us and something that we are 100% humbled and honored to be a part of.”