When Wanona Satcher started her company, she wanted to address the issue of affordable housing in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. What surfaced were affordable homes made out of recycled shipping containers, which she calls Plug-In-Pods. These innovative pods are not just homes but also vibrant community spaces, integrating eco-conscious materials such as low-VOC paints and hemp insulation as well as designing for communal spaces between units. The design was so successful that Satcher and her team are now also creating impactful housing projects in Durham, North Carolina for homeless veterans, fostering environments for rehabilitation and community. "Affordable housing is one of the most critical components of an equitable community," says Satcher, as they work to provide sustainable and restorative spaces where everyone can thrive.
