# Contemporary Prefab Housing The Mini House by Jonas Wagell and Sommarnojen is a Tiny Getaway By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-housing-project References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/11/10/swedish-wooden-cabin/) & [minihouse.se](http://www.minihouse.se/The-Mini-House-Concept) Mini House is a prefab housing project by Jonas Wagell and Sommarnojen. The residence boasts a [compact wood design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450) that measures 15 square meters in length. This compact home is a quiet weekend retreat and features a solid construction that reveals both black and white details. This compact leisure home is equipped with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and a lounge space. Its front deck extends out from the home and houses patio seating. The space is accented with a wooden canopy that can be covered with a rainproof textile or left bare when sitting outside on a sunny day. Overall, this prefab housing project is a contemporary translation of a familiar design. Though tiny, this compact home is the perfect [weekend or summer vacation retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipper-bnb). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prefab Housing:** The trend in prefabricated housing allows for efficient and streamlined construction processes. - **Compact Living:** The trend of compact living provides innovative solutions for maximizing space in urban environments. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend towards sustainable architecture promotes eco-friendly designs and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore opportunities in developing more efficient and cost-effective prefab housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can market and sell compact living units as an affordable and space-saving alternative for urban dwellers. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can incorporate sustainable practices and materials in their designs to meet the demand for eco-friendly housing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Compact Red Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md) - [Scandinavian Design-Inspired Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kemi.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)