Villages
Community-Centered Housing for Social Impact
Designed with compassion and purpose, MAKSHAYL’s modular villages support vulnerable populations including seniors, Indigenous communities, and displaced individuals.
Rapid to deploy and easy to scale, these self-contained communities promote dignity, safety, and independence.
Project Overview
MAKSHAYL’s container homes offer a modern, affordable, and sustainable housing solution using upcycled shipping containers.
These homes are ideal for students, seniors, Indigenous communities, and low-income families. Built to last and designed for comfort, our container homes reflect MAKSHAYL’s commitment to innovation, safety, and social responsibility.
Our Concepts
Villages
Community-Centered Housing for Social Impact
Designed with compassion and purpose, MAKSHAYL’s modular villages support vulnerable populations including seniors, Indigenous communities, and displaced individuals.
Rapid to deploy and easy to scale, these self-contained communities promote dignity, safety, and independence.
Project Overview
MAKSHAYL’s container homes offer a modern, affordable, and sustainable housing solution using upcycled shipping containers.
These homes are ideal for students, seniors, Indigenous communities, and low-income families. Built to last and designed for comfort, our container homes reflect MAKSHAYL’s commitment to innovation, safety, and social responsibility.
Our Concept
Features & Benefits
Community-Centered Design
Thoughtfully planned village layout with walkways and shared gardens
Centralized service hubs (e.g., healthcare, job training, mental health)
Common kitchens, community halls, and cultural spaces
Adaptable to urban, rural, or remote First Nations land
Community-Centered Design features thoughtfully planned village layouts with walkways, shared gardens, and centralized service hubs, adaptable to urban, rural, or remote First Nations land.
Sustainability
Modular construction minimizes resource use and emissions
Renewable energy and low-flow water systems available
Recycled materials used wherever possible
Self-contained infrastructure for off-grid sites
Durability & Safety
Built for year-round weather exposure in Canadian climates
Anti-vandal, fire-resistant, and tamper-proof materials
Secure design with community safety in mind
Easily relocated or expanded based on population needs
Social Impact & Funding
Aligns with public funding programs (CMHC, Indigenous Services Canada)
Enhances quality of life and community reintegration
Reduces homelessness, displacement, and overcrowding
Long-term cost savings for governments and nonprofits
Customization
Units can be adapted for elders, families, or individuals
Indigenous design options with input from local communities
Multipurpose central units for health, learning, or recreation
Cultural and accessibility customization available
Construction & Delivery
Rapid response deployment (as fast as 4–6 weeks)
Built in controlled environments to ensure consistent quality
Easy permitting process when coordinated with municipalities
Ideal for emergency housing, Indigenous initiatives, or NGOs