# Fashionable Prefab Challenging perceptions of standard design, pre-built homes are modernized. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Oct 7, 2014 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fashionable-prefab ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.5/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Fashionable Prefab trend? **Fashionable Prefab:** Prefab homes are being rebranded by designers looking to label the building process as fashionable. The incorporation of modern design and eco-friendly elements appeals to consumers looking for cost-effective methods, but also those seeking design that can be easily upgraded to reflect growing needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 8, 2014 to Sep 27, 2016 - Published: Oct 7, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Fashionable Prefab trend ### Fashionable Prefab Homes Prefab homes are being rebranded as fashionable by designers, incorporating modern designs and on-trend eco-friendly elements for cost-effective methods that can be easily upgraded. ### Customizable High-End Prefab Homes Flexible prefab home plans allow consumers to customize interior and exterior spaces, making high-end home architecture designs accessible and economical, while taking less time to construct than traditional homes. ### Eco-Friendly Prefab Homes Prefabricated eco-friendly homes with green roofs, sustainable wood and architectural accents like wrap-around decks and exceptional oceanic views help minimize rainwater runoff and decrease solar penetration, making them exceptional examples of the sustainable housing market. ## What the Fashionable Prefab trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Design Architects and designers looking to push the envelope with new building materials and innovative aesthetic elements can draw inspiration from trends in prefabricated and sustainable home design. ### For Construction and Real Estate Construction and real estate professionals can leverage the growing trend in fashionable, customizable high-end, and eco-friendly prefab homes for more cost-effective and efficient methods in construction. ### For Urban Planning Urban planners can work with prefabricated home manufacturers to create sustainable housing solutions in high-density urban areas where demand for affordable living spaces is growing. ## Trend signals for Fashionable Prefab Trend score 6.5 out of 10, from popularity 92%, activity 96%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 92% - Activity: 96% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Fashionable Prefab trend 6 featured examples from Sep 8, 2014 to Sep 27, 2016. - [Eco Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-house): This Wood House by ArchiBlox Features a Green Roof and Sustainable Wood (Category: Eco) Implication: The prefab housing industry can benefit from disruptive innovations that focus on creating sustainable, stylish, and quickly-built homes. - [High-End Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-architecture-design): The Diago Home by J Mayer H Enhances Home Architecture Design Expectations (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The prefab home industry has the opportunity to innovate and cater to a growing demand for high-end architectural designs that are affordable and accessible. - [Prefab Floating Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-home-in-seattle): This Innovative Floating Home in Seattle Sits on Lake Union (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The construction industry can explore new methods and technologies for creating prefabricated floating homes. - [Accessible Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-houses): FabCab's Houses are Accessible Without Looking Too Sterile (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for architects and designers to develop accessible prefab house designs that are visually appealing and functional. - [Cliff-Hanging Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliffhanging-house): Modscape Conceptualizes a Contemporary Home that Dangles Off of a Cliff (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects have the opportunity to create unique and daring designs for cliff-hanging homes, pushing the boundaries of traditional home construction. - [Prefabricated Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-structures): These Prefab Structures Help to Maximize Space in Paris (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and construction industry can explore opportunities to design and construct prefab structures that maximize space and integrate seamlessly with existing buildings. ## Recent trend clusters - 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