# Housing Crisis-Addressing Compact Units Grimshaw's Prefab Homes are Affordable Housing Solutions By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-solutions References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/grimshaw-designs-a-tiny-home-thats-affordable-sustainable-and-relocatable/) & [grimshaw.global](https://grimshaw.global/) The Peak by architecture studio [Grimshaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station) is an affordable housing solution that is specifically designed to prevent youth homelessness. The project is done in collaboration with Australian charitable organization Kids Under Cover. The dwelling is essentially a single-story cube that is clad in dark metal and sustainably sourced timber. The aesthetic of the [prefab unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project) is decisively modern and the glazed corner allows for a substantial influx of natural light. The total footprint of The Peak is 32.5 square meters which calls for a cleverly arranged layout with smart storage spaces and exceptionally functional furniture. In addition, Grimshaw's design is made to be modular and flexible as it can move to new locations with ease. The affordable housing solution is ideal for single occupant use and therefore, optimized for the millennial who is attending school or has an entry-level job. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smaller Living Spaces:** Grimshaw's The Peak is an example of the growing trend of smaller and more efficient living spaces for millennials. - **Modular Design:** Grimshaw's emphasis on modular design exemplifies the growing trend towards flexibility and ease-of-use in housing solutions. - **Sustainability in Design:** The use of sustainable materials and green technology in Grimshaw's design highlights the growing trend towards environmentally-conscious housing solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Affordable Housing:** Grimshaw's The Peak represents a major opportunity for companies in the affordable housing industry to leverage modular and sustainable design. - **Modular Home Construction:** Grimshaw's modular design approach highlights opportunities for companies in the modular home construction industry to create more efficient and adaptable housing options. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Grimshaw's use of sustainable materials in their design highlights opportunities for companies in the sustainable building materials industry to create more eco-friendly and affordable housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Compact Red Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md)