nuc ventilation

I have a close friend in an urban area that would like to keep bees. However, they don't have a ton of space. Is it possible to keep a hive in nuc or mating boxes? Then, use additional nuc/mating boxes as supers?

Hi all, I've used the cardboard nuc boxes for splits, queens etc. but haven't purchased nucs (ever). I've ordered some this season that'll come in those boxes and they just don't seem adequately ventilated to me for much travel. They'll be driving for several hours to the pick-up point, and...