# Portable Prefab Spas and hotels are given a prefab overhaul that's easily moved. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Oct 7, 2014 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-prefab ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Portable Prefab trend? **Portable Prefab:** The changing landscape of cities and towns is requiring architecture designs to be movable or easily added to, which is being adopted by spas and hotels. Utilizing prefabricated materials, the designs expand the perceived horizons for vacation locations to be readily changed to accommodate consumer and infrastructure needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 11, 2013 to Jul 24, 2014 - Published: Oct 7, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Portable Prefab trend ### Modular and Prefabricated Designs The increasing need for movable and easily added-to architecture designs is leading to the adoption of prefabricated materials in various industries. ### Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Buildings The popularity of environmentally-friendly buildings is increasing with the design of structures made from reusable and renewable resources. ### Stackable and Space-Efficient Structures The creation of stackable and compact structures that can provide sufficient space and functionality is growing in popularity. ## What the Portable Prefab trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Industry Innovators in the hospitality industry can consider the use of prefabricated materials, eco-friendly designs and space-efficient structures to increase the number of available locations and address consumer and infrastructure needs in changing landscapes. ### For Outdoor Recreation Industry Innovators in the outdoor recreation industry can take advantage of prefabricated and stackable structures to provide alternative, comfortable and eco-friendly accommodations for outdoor events. ### For Architecture and Design Industry Innovators in the architecture and design industry can explore the use of prefabricated and eco-friendly materials, as well as stackable and movable designs in their structures to provide solutions to changing landscapes and needs. ## Trend signals for Portable Prefab Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 86%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 86% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Portable Prefab trend 4 featured examples from Dec 11, 2013 to Jul 24, 2014. - [Shipping Container Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak-urban-bathhouse): The SOAK Urban Bathhouse Serves Up Indulgence in a Sustainable Way (Category: Eco) Implication: Leveraging shipping container architecture to create unique and eco-friendly spa experiences. - [Removable Eco Pods (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-pods): IN-TENTA Upgrades its Previous Design to the DROP XL (Category: Eco) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore the design and provision of eco-friendly cabins for camping resorts, wildlife preserves, and other outdoor hospitality establishments to cater… - [Modular Honeycomb Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-cell): These Stackable Sleeping Cells are Perfect for Festivals (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Modular sleeping solutions could be utilized by hotels and resorts to provide consumers with portable, comfortable, and modular rooms. - [Stacked Block Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-berlin): The Winner of This Year's Volt Berlin Resembles a Stack of Building Blocks (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate developers can explore the concept of mixed-usage buildings to create versatile spaces that cater to various needs and attract a wider range of tenants or buyers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [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) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Family Rave Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-rave) - [Free In-Flight Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-in-flight-internet) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)