# Organically Shaped Prefab Homes The 'Lumishell' Brings an Oasis to Your Desired Location By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumishell References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/lumishell-lumicene-benichou-prefab-homes/#/2) & [christophebenichou](http://christophebenichou.com/about/?lang=en) Tiny homes are maintaining popularity as consumers look for more cost-effective ways to own their own spaces, so brands are continuing to create options like the 'Lumishell' prefab dwelling. Developed in partnership between Christophe Benichou and Lumicene, the [prefabricated home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab) features an [organic shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house) that incorporates 430-square feet of living space. This includes a space for living, working, eating and sleeping, while the curvaceous windows put a focus on the exterior to encourage you to explore the terrain. The 'Lumishell' is able to be erected in about five days after being ordered online and transported, which makes it a winner in terms of accessibility. As consumers seek [compact living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) that they can afford, we will likely continue to see companies respond with stylish dwellings that are inherently modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prefab Homes:** Opportunity to create innovative and stylish designs that offer cost-effective and accessible living spaces. - **Tiny Homes:** Potential to develop compact and affordable living solutions that cater to the growing demand for smaller spaces. - **Organic Architecture:** Room for exploration in designing homes with organic shapes and materials, offering a unique and appealing aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive potential in revolutionizing the construction process to streamline the creation of prefab homes. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity to cater to the demand for affordable and compact living spaces, creating a niche market for tiny homes. - **Design:** Potential for creating innovative and visually appealing prefab home designs that merge functionality with style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md)