Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Climate
Prefab
Prefabricated homes are being designed with climate and natural disasters in mind.
6.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Climate Prefab trend?
Climate Prefab: Prefab residences are now being designed to account for the consequences of climate change and natural disasters, with everything from designs that accommodate flooding to those that are earthquake-proof.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Climate Prefab trend
Consumers around the world are increasingly aware of how climate change will affect weather patterns in the future. Because of this, many are choosing to invest in both micro and macro solutions that both lessen their personal impact on the environment, and that might protect them from some of the consequences of climate change in the future.
Trend themes
Themes within the Climate Prefab trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Adapted Prefabricated Residences
Prefabricated residences are being designed to account for the consequences of climate change and natural disasters such as flooding and earthquakes.
02
DIY Pandemic Shelters
There is an increasing need for disaster relief solutions that can be easily assembled by individuals or organizations such as the pandemic shelter kit.
03
Software-Defined Homes
The focus on smart homes is shifting towards software-defined homes that use 84% less energy than traditional homes and actively fight climate change.
Industry implications
What the Climate Prefab trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Construction
The adaptation of prefabricated structures to accommodate natural disasters and climate change is a promising field for architects and constructors.
For
Disaster Relief Organizations
DIY disaster relief solutions such as the pandemic shelter kits can offer effective short-term solution to relief organizations in the face of natural or humanitarian disasters.
For
Renewable Energy
The development of self-powered software-defined homes that rely on solar panels and batteries to reduce carbon footprint are shaping the renewable energy sector.
Workshop question
How is your brand prioritizing both short and long-term solutions to climate change?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Climate Prefab
Trend score 6.4 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 95%, freshness 10%.
Popularity87%
Activity95%
Freshness10%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Climate Prefab trend
5 featured examples from Mar 18, 2019 to Jan 14, 2021CategoryEco
Smart Self-Powered Homes
The Dvele 'Software-Defined Home' Boasts the DveleIQ Software Platform
Dvele's software-defined homes showcases innovations in home technology and building industry standards by equipping residential homes with software and embedded intelligence.
CategoryArt & Design
Prefab Earthquake-Proof Tiny Homes
The Nestron 'Cube One' Offers 156-Square-Feet of Living Space
Companies in the construction industry can capitalize on the trend towards prefab and earthquake-proof housing.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Floating Prefabricated Homes
Kodasema's Floating Residence is Quite Convenience-Focused
The real estate industry can adopt Kodasema's floating properties as a long-term sustainable solution to affordable coastal living.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Water Dwellings
Grimshaw and Concrete Valley Develop Climate Change-Proof Concepts
Architects can explore new design concepts and materials to create flood-proof dwellings in response to climate change challenges.
CategoryEco
Pre-Fabricated Pandemic Shelter Kits
ThePerfectSpace Unveils a DIY Disaster Relief Pop-Up Shelter
Development of solutions and products for disaster relief organizations and emergency situations.
