# Prefab Earthquake-Proof Tiny Homes The Nestron 'Cube One' Offers 156-Square-Feet of Living Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-cube-one References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/nestron-cube-one-prefab-home/138807/) & [nestron.house](https://nestron.house/portfolio/cube-one/) The Nestron 'Cube One' is an expertly designed living space from the Singapore and China-based design studio that addresses the increasing need for cost-effective homes that can easily withstand the elements. The building is achieved with a durable galvanized steel shell that is reported to withstand high temperatures such as fires for up to two hours, while tempered glass windows provide durability. The home features 156-square-feet of living space and comes prefabricated to maximize its ability to be set up for use anywhere, even in more remote areas. The Nestron 'Cube One' tiny home is rounded off by an earthquake-proof design and an eco-friendly aesthetic that has almost 90% of the materials used for its construction recyclable. The tiny home is priced at $30,000 with worldwide availability. Image Credit: Nestron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Prefab Tiny Homes:** Prefab homes are becoming more popular due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to withstand natural disasters. - **Earthquake-proof Housing:** Desire for increased safety is leading to innovation in earthquake-proof building methods. - **Eco-friendly Construction:** There is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Companies in the construction industry can capitalize on the trend towards prefab and earthquake-proof housing. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can offer eco-friendly and disaster-resistant housing to appeal to environmentally conscious and safety-minded consumers. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can integrate eco-friendly and disaster-resistant features into their designs to meet the demand of consumers for sustainable and safe living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md) - [Singular Person Foldable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)