Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Low-Cost
Construction
Eco and tech functions allow for affordable construction processes.
6.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Low-Cost Construction trend?
Low-Cost Construction: Where once new tech and eco production processes in construction added significantly to business costs, the opposite is now true. Innovations in tech and in how designers are ideating construction have led to significantly lower costs, allowing for brands to leverage the immersive reach of brick and mortar without having to establish enormous budgets for it.
Trend themes
Themes within the Low-Cost Construction trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Low-Cost Construction Processes
Innovations in tech and eco production processes have significantly lowered costs in the construction industry, creating opportunities for brands to leverage brick and mortar without spending enormous budgets.
02
AI-Led Construction Projects
Using robots, drones, computer imaging, 3D scans, and AI software, construction projects are seeing a streamlined process and improvements in productivity.
03
Biodegradable Construction Materials
'Finite', a biodegradable construction material made from desert sand, is a low-carbon alternative to concrete that addresses concerns for ecology and depletion of construction grade sand.
Industry implications
What the Low-Cost Construction trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Construction
New technologies and eco-friendly production processes have generated disruptions in the construction industry, resulting in cost efficiency, project management improvements, and eco-friendly options.
For
Retail
Low-cost pop-up stores designed using recycled and raw materials are eco-friendly options that retailers can use to experiment with trends and minimize environmental impact.
For
Materials Science
The development of biodegradable materials in construction is leading to an increase in sustainable infrastructure projects, and addressing concerns for resource depletion and environmental impact.
Workshop question
How can your brand look to emerging technologies or design methods in order to cut costs, in a way that still ensures quality?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Low-Cost Construction
Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 88%, freshness 8%.
Popularity87%
Activity88%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Low-Cost Construction trend
5 featured examples from Mar 15, 2016 to Mar 28, 2018CategoryLifestyle
Low-Cost Pop-Up Stores
Bookline Created a Dynamic Temporary Shop with Affordable Raw Materials
The retail industry can leverage affordable pop-up stores to efficiently launch temporary spaces and attract customers.
CategoryEco
Pop-Up Paper Eateries
This Pop Up Food and Drink Venue in Sydney Uses Cardboard Tubes for Design
Partnering with eco-friendly vendors to create unique event spaces with sustainable materials.
CategoryEco
Biodegradable Construction Materials
'Finite' is Made Out of Desert Sand and is Eco-Friendly
Incorporating biodegradable construction materials can disrupt the traditional construction industry by offering more sustainable and environmentally friendly options.
CategoryArt & Design
Sustainable High-End Grocers
Fukushimaya Supermarket Was Made from ZAM Pipes and Wine Crates
Retailers can adopt a minimalist approach to retail design and use low-cost materials such as ZAM pipes to create a unique shopping experience that caters to the needs of young ur…
CategoryTech
AI-Led Construction Projects
The Start-Up Doxel is Enhancing Big Construction Projects Using Tech
Doxel's innovative AI technology is revolutionizing the construction industry with its ability to streamline processes and reduce project delays and costs.
