# Climate Prefab Prefabricated homes are being designed with climate and natural disasters in mind. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Mar 9, 2021 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/climate-prefab ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 18, 2019 to Jan 14, 2021 - Published: Mar 9, 2021 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Climate Prefab trend ### Adapted Prefabricated Residences Prefabricated residences are being designed to account for the consequences of climate change and natural disasters such as flooding and earthquakes. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Climate Prefab trend means for industry ### For 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 for Climate Prefab Trend score 6.4 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 95%, freshness 10%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 95% - Freshness: 10% ## Examples of the Climate Prefab trend 5 featured examples from Mar 18, 2019 to Jan 14, 2021. - [Smart Self-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softwaredefined-homes): The Dvele 'Software-Defined Home' Boasts the DveleIQ Software Platform (Category: Eco) Implication: Dvele's software-defined homes showcases innovations in home technology and building industry standards by equipping residential homes with software and embedded intelligence. - [Prefab Earthquake-Proof Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-cube-one): The Nestron 'Cube One' Offers 156-Square-Feet of Living Space (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the construction industry can capitalize on the trend towards prefab and earthquake-proof housing. - [Modular Floating Prefabricated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-residence): Kodasema's Floating Residence is Quite Convenience-Focused (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The real estate industry can adopt Kodasema's floating properties as a long-term sustainable solution to affordable coastal living. - [Modular Water Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-water-dwellings): Grimshaw and Concrete Valley Develop Climate Change-Proof Concepts (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects can explore new design concepts and materials to create flood-proof dwellings in response to climate change challenges. - [Pre-Fabricated Pandemic Shelter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandemic-shelter): ThePerfectSpace Unveils a DIY Disaster Relief Pop-Up Shelter (Category: Eco) Implication: Development of solutions and products for disaster relief organizations and emergency situations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)