# Robotically-Assembled Sustainable Homes AUAR's New Prefabricated Home Is Eco and Affordable By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auar References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/automated-architecture-auar-robotically-assembled-dwelling-global-investment-summit-uk-10-19-2021/) The London-based design company Automated Architecture Ltd. (AUAR) has revealed its latest robotically-assembled home at the 2021 Global Investment Summit (GIS). The design consists of a [modular timber building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive) entirely built by robotics and automation. The design boasts a high-quality, sustainable, and affordable housing option that could revolutionize the housing industry. CEO of AUAR Mollie Claypool explains, "the demand for new homes is astronomical - two billion are needed in the next 80 years - yet the way we build them has not changed in hundreds of years." AUAR's dwelling units are [robotically prefabricated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samara-1) by robots, which are then delivered to the specific site and built-in place by local craftspeople. Thus creating a community-driven and efficient production process. AUAR modular homes can be customized to fit a specific occupant's lifestyle and living habits. It can also be reassembled for other uses - making this new design [sustainable and functional for long-term use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab). Image Credit: Studio NAARO, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/automated-architecture-auar-robotically-assembled-dwelling-global-investment-summit-uk-10-19-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/automated-architecture-auar-robotically-assembled-dwelling-global-investment-summit-uk-10-19-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robotically-assembled Homes:** The use of robotics and automation in home construction opens up opportunities for increased speed, efficiency, and customization in the building process. - **Sustainable Housing Solutions:** The demand for eco-friendly and affordable housing options is increasing, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies that can meet this need. - **Modular and Customizable Home Design:** The ability to customize and reconfigure modular homes according to specific occupants' needs and preferences offers a new level of adaptability and longevity to the housing industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The incorporation of robotics and automation in home construction can streamline the building process, reduce labor costs, and increase efficiency in the construction industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of sustainable materials in home construction can reduce the environmental impact of building while offering a new market opportunity for companies producing eco-friendly materials. - **Real Estate:** The modular and customizable design of AUAR's homes provides a new offering in the real estate industry, catering to consumers seeking affordable, sustainable, and tailored housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [AI-Generated House Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideal-house-by-libai-lab.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)