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# Straw and Hemp Homes
Modcell Prefab Homes are Good Looking and Sustainable

By TopDog | Published 2010-01-09 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modcell-prefab-homes
References: [alternativeconsumer](http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2010/01/06/modcell-eco-prefabs-green-building-with-straw-bale-and-hemp/) & [modcell](http://www.modcell.co.uk/)

Modcell has found a way to build the ultimate in organic, eco-freindly, and sustainable prefab homes. They utilize [straw and hemp materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proclamation-house) coupled with [prefabricated panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-1) to ensure highly energy efficient and sustainable building blocks.

Each prefab panel is air tight, mold resistant, and completely carbon negative. The Modcell prefab homes are pretty good looking too, unlike a lot of other [eco-freindly building materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick).

**Implications** - Using straw bales in the panels of a home is a new building process that is unique to ModCell. Although these types of homes are not popular yet, they may soon be in the near future. The cube-like homes definitely have a modern look both inside and out.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Straw Bale Homes:** The use of straw bales in home construction presents an opportunity for sustainable and energy-efficient housing.
- **Hemp Building Materials:** The incorporation of hemp materials in building panels offers an eco-friendly and innovative option for construction.
- **Prefab Home Construction:** The adoption of prefab construction methods can streamline building processes and improve sustainability.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Sustainable Architecture:** The sustainable architecture industry can leverage straw bale and hemp materials to create environmentally friendly and aesthetic homes.
- **Green Building:** The green building industry can explore the use of straw bales and hemp materials to achieve carbon-negative and energy-efficient structures.
- **Prefab Housing:** The prefab housing industry can integrate straw bales and hemp materials into their panels to offer sustainable and customizable homes.

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