24 work informed the development of an affordable pocket neighborhood adjacent to an existing MH community. These engagements inform design strategies that prioritize: • Density as a social and spatial asset, supporting walkability and shared ground • Yard space as a key interface between private and collective life • Accessory structures and incremental building, allowing for flexibility and phased development • DIY construction and local knowledge, leveraging existing skills within communities • Modular systems and shared infrastructure, balancing standardization with adaptability Rather than imposing external design solutions, these approaches build from the existing conditions of manufactured housing communities, recognizing them as sites of ongoing experimentation in affordable living. Emma and Reese’s work reveals manufactured housing as a critical component of the nation’s housing landscape. Their work highlights the spatial, social, and architectural potential Distillation Guidebook Co-Lab • 9.18–9.19 2025
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