# Futuristic Mobile Homes The MercuryHouseOne is Portable Urban/Rural Living Space By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercuryhouseone References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/05/mercuryhouseone-by-architecture-and-vision/#more-36005) & [architectureandvision](http://www.architectureandvision.com/) Due to be presented in Venice this September is the MercuryHouseOne [pod-style mobile living room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-home-trailer). MercuryHouseOne will be presented by Architecture and Vision which is a company based in Rome, Toulouse and Munich, at the 53rd Art Exhibition, Biennale of Venice. This pod features a marble exterior, [reconfigurable interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-well-cabin-offmo) and is intended to be movable to both urban and rural sites. **Implications** - With technology becoming easily portable, consumers are looking for other products to be the same. The convenience transport items have become a huge demand in the market due to cutting-edge designs and the ever-increasing growth of technology that makes it possible. Whether it's homes, computers or gadgets, consumers will place portability as a desired feature for products in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Living Space:** The trend of portable living is on the rise with advancements in technology, creating opportunities for innovative solutions in compact mobile homes. - **Reconfigurable Interior Design:** Modular and reconfigurable interior designs in portable homes are in demand, providing a blank canvas for customization and personalization according to specific needs. - **Marble Exterior for Mobile Homes:** Innovative designs incorporating unconventional materials, such as marble, for exterior of mobile homes opens up possibilities for premium and luxurious portable living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Real Estate companies can explore compact, portable, modular homes that cater to the needs of diverse customers as a potential growth avenue. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore sustainable yet stylish designs for these portable homes with a focus on reusability, adaptability, and minimalistic characteristics. - **Luxury and Lifestyle:** Premium and luxurious mobile homes using unconventional materials and reconfigurable designs can cater to the lifestyle aspirations of affluent customers looking for unique living experiences on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Portable Wooden Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450.md) - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [Expandable Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-foldable-trailer.md) - [Pre-Fabricated Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-s1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-mobile-architecture-system.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron.md) - [Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mobile-resort-hotel.md)