They are made out of wood and steel, and each pod can keep up to two people protected from rain, frost, and humidity - while ensuring air circulation.
Buses4Homeless aims to provide a cost-effective, safety net and stepping stone between the night shelters and longer-term permanent housing solutions.
Each of these small homes is built primarily of CNC-milled formaldehyde-free Oriented Strand Board, lamb's wool insulation and recycled polycarbonate.
Most homeless people in the city know where there are shelters, but during emergencies - they may don't know where the new ones will be.
Prefabricated in China, each unit comes fully furnished with a private bathroom, kitchenette, armoire, desk and bed, all in 160 square feet.