Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

Customized Apartment Pods

The Vending Machine Skyscraper Concept Contains Reusable 3D Printed Pods

— May 2, 2017 — Art & Design
This student-designed pod vending machine skyscraper concept involves reusable 3D printed apartments. Conceived by Haseef Rafiei, the Pod Vending Machine is described as a "house dispensing skyscraper." Based in Malaysia, the architect was inspired by Japanese culture, and specifically the avant garde capsule structures of the 1960s Metabolist Movement.

The vending machine skyscraper is an automated approach to compact living that uses an on-site 3D printer located on the top floor to offer a greater range of customization. The 3D printed pods are lowered via cranes on top of the existing structure, which is reminiscent of the game Connect Four.

The pod skyscraper could gain traction outside of Japan where housing accessibility and urbanization are leading towards smaller living spaces.
Trend Themes
1. Reusable 3D Printing - The concept of reusable 3D printed apartments opens up opportunities for sustainable and customizable housing solutions.
2. Automated Compact Living - The vending machine skyscraper represents the potential for automating compact living spaces, creating more efficient and convenient housing options.
3. Urbanization-driven Small Living Spaces - The pod skyscraper concept addresses the growing need for smaller living spaces in urban areas due to urbanization trends.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - The reusable 3D printing trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture and construction industries to revolutionize the way buildings are designed and constructed.
2. Real Estate - The automated compact living trend could disrupt the real estate industry by offering innovative solutions for urban living and changing the dynamics of housing market demand.
3. Sustainable Housing - The concept of reusable 3D printed apartments contributes to the sustainable housing industry by offering eco-friendly and customizable housing options.
5.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness