# Energy-Generating Prefab Homes The P.A.T.H. Home Creates More Energy Than It Uses By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-home References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/path-prefab-house-philippe-starck-riko/34380/) & [starckwithriko](http://www.starckwithriko.com/) The P.A.T.H. homes are a line of homes developed by Slovenian [prefabricated housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab) specialist Riko in collaboration with French designer and architect Philippe Starck. The P.A.T.H. or Prefabricated Accessible Technological Homes are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and generate more energy than they consume. The homes can have either an all-glass outer shell, a wood-glass combination or a [fully wooden shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover). The roof, fittings and cladding can also be customized. The prototype Montfort show-home comprises 36 DualSun panels and 22 standard [photovoltaic panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects). All in all, the array generates 11.8 MWh of electricity per year, taking care of around 70% of hot water needs. The P.A.T.H. homes cost between $3,166 and $5,700 per square meter depending on the options chosen. They will be delivered within six months of placing an order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-generating Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop energy-efficient homes that generate more energy than they consume. - **Prefab Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in prefabricated housing technology to create customizable and sustainable homes. - **Customizable Cladding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable cladding options for homes to enable personalization and energy efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Housing Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate energy-generating features into traditional housing construction techniques. - **Solar Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar panels and innovative energy storage solutions into residential and commercial buildings. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainable materials, efficient design, and renewable energy systems in architectural solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Adventurous Compact Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pego.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md)