Minka Lab

“Minka” (民家) means “people’s house” in Japanese — traditional homes built by and for farmers, artisans, and merchants.

We use “Lab” to signal our commitment to rethinking the fundamentals  of how housing is designed, sourced, and delivered.

 The “Lab” mindset allows us to challenge conventions, refine methods, and act as the R&D engine behind mission-driven developers — turning modular ideas into scalable, real-world systems.

Scalable project delivery through Digital Integration, Offsite Construction & Direct Sourcing
Building exterior in Toronto, Canada

Values & our ambition:

Build smarter, serve better, lead through thoughtful disruption.

Mission Statement

We’re here to make housing better — simpler to build, smarter to deliver, and more thoughtfully designed for the people who live in it. Minka Lab partners with developers to turn ideas into real homes through thoughtful systems, digital tools, and constant improvement.

Vision Statement

We imagine a future where good housing isn’t complicated — where smart design, offsite construction and teamwork come together to serve the people who keep our cities moving. To be the R&D engine behind mission-driven developers, turning modular ideas into scalable, real-world systems that redefine urban living.