# Prefab Construction Modular Homes Plant Prefab Announces the Passive House-Certified LivingHomes By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livinghomes References: [archpaper](https://www.archpaper.com/2021/02/plant-prefab-rolls-out-passive-house-certified-modular-homes/) Plant Prefab announces a series of [Passive House-certified modular home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house) designs entitled LivingHomes that are simplistic and have a captivating aesthetic. All of these are designed in partnership with Richard Pedranti Architect, a design company based in Pennsylvania. The LivingHomes series is the brand's line of [sustainable buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) that have [net-zero options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv). The company is keeping consumers in mind that are seeking a sustainable option that is built from the ground up. It is a 2 story home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms measuring out to be 2218 square feet and topped off with a gabled zinc roof. The estimated price is about $586,257 and about $928,407 for a completed house. In order to be certified as a Passive House, the modular designs must have a high degree of insulation, solar orientation requirements, high performing windows and doors, and much more. Image Credit: Plant Prefab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Passive House-certified Modular Homes:** The trend towards sustainable prefabricated homes that are designed to meet Passive House certification requirements presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Net-zero Modular Home:** The rising demand for net-zero homes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the modular home industry as consumers seek sustainable, energy-efficient housing solutions. - **Simplistic Modular Designs:** The trend towards simplistic, modern modular homes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the modular home industry as consumers prioritize aesthetics and design alongside sustainability and energy-efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Modular Construction Industry:** As demand for sustainable, energy-efficient housing grows, the modular construction industry has an opportunity to develop innovative solutions and disrupt traditional homebuilding methods. - **Sustainable Building Materials Industry:** The trend towards sustainable and energy-efficient modular homes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sustainable building materials industry, as manufacturers develop new products that meet the unique needs of this market. - **Home Design and Architecture Industry:** As consumers increasingly prioritize design and aesthetics alongside sustainability and energy-efficiency, the home design and architecture industry has an opportunity to develop innovative modular home designs that meet these evolving consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Efficient Modern Home Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-ship-program.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md)