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# Low-Waste Prefab Flatpack Cabins
The 'Plus Hus' Offers All the Amenities Needed for Modern Living

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-hus
References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/living-space/plus-hus/) & [theplushus](http://www.theplushus.com/)

Cabins are often associated with being a far less functional space when compared to traditional houses, but the 'Plus Hus' looks to change this perception. Featuring 320-square feet of low-waste space, the [cabin boasts a](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cross-cabin) [flatpack design that's prefab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab) and able to be delivered anywhere in the Unites States and erected in a short amount of time. The unit is packed with a kitchenette, bathroom and comfortable living space that can be used as an office space or even a guest suite to offer visitors a space of their own.

The 'Plus Hus' cabin is accented with a metal panel roof, black aluminum doors and windows, maple cladding on the interior and the ability to personalize the finishes to your preferences.

Image Credit: Bless This Stuff

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Flatpack Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new flatpack designs for other types of buildings to provide convenient and flexible construction options.
- **Prefab Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to improve the prefab home construction process, increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
- **Small Space Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for maximizing functionality and comfort in small living spaces.

### Where This Applies

- **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and low-waste practices into the construction industry, revolutionizing the way buildings are built.
- **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design space-saving and multi-functional furniture specifically tailored for small space living in cabins and prefab homes.
- **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of offering prefabricated cabins as alternative accommodations in the hospitality industry, providing unique and eco-friendly options for travelers.

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