# Farm-Friendly Modular Housing Concepts Precht Produces an Idea for a Stunning Vertical Development By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-housing-concept References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/22/precht-farmhouse-modular-vertical-farms/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/prechteck) Two emerging design movements are present in Precht's modular housing concept. Dubbed 'The Farmhouse,' the vertical development is conceived to infuse the urban environment with a sense of agriculture, ultimately bringing residents back to their roots. Firstly, Precht's modular housing concept is constructed of [prefabricated A-frame units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin) that can be distributed based on preference and space availability. Moreover, the structures will be created from [cross-laminated timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover) which is a cost-effective material. Therefore, a sense of customization and affordability is present in this idea. Secondly, the structure will also boast areas that are specifically geared toward growing produce. Precht plans on incorporating [hydroponic unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot), solar panels, among other things to allow for a multi-functional living space. Ultimately, the modular housing concept is envisioned to connect city folk with agriculture and therefore, empower them and build a sense of community. Image Renderings: Precht ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Housing:** Precht's concept highlights the customization, affordability and flexibility advantages of modular housing, providing opportunities for innovation to companies in real estate, architecture, and construction industries. - **Urban Farming:** Precht's concept showcases the potential and importance of integrating sustainable and multi-functional green areas into buildings and homes, opening innovative opportunities in agriculture, technology, and environment industries. - **Multi-functional Living Spaces:** Precht's concept demonstrates the demand for housing units with versatile, practical, and sustainable features that enhance residents' quality of life, creating opportunities for innovation in design, furniture, and home appliances industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Modular housing concepts like Precht's could disrupt real estate by providing flexible and customizable living options that meet the growing demand for affordable housing and sustainable homes. - **Architecture:** Precht's modular housing concept highlights how cross-laminated timber as a sustainable and cost-effective material could disrupt the traditional construction methods used in architecture, and inspire new eco-friendly building designs and solutions. - **Agriculture Technology:** Precht's concept highlights how the future of farming could be reshaped by integrating hydroponic units, solar panels, and other sustainable technologies into urban farming, creating innovative opportunities in agriculture and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Multifamily Canadian Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-project.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)