# Pricey Prefab Housing WeeHouse Ups Its Pricing and Eco-Friendliness (UPDATE) By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-housing-weehouse-ups-pricing-and-greening-update References: [weehouse](http://weehouse.com/flash/SFWA_index.html) The WeeHouse is a sensible, stylish alternative to suburban tract homes or rural manufactured homes. It is versatile, can be [customized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fowler-ward-x-base-cabin), and can be installed in a number of otherwise difficult situations such as on piers to accommodate steep slopes or seasonal flooding. Back in 2005 when Trend Hunter first spotted the WeeHouse, the going rate was $45K. Studio versions are now about $79K. The WeeHouse average cost is $125-$200/sf, which in my part of the world puts it in a range similar to many site-built houses, though there are companies building for [as little as $45/sf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dragon-tiny-homes-fairfax) not including land. Pricing isn’t the only consideration, however. One of the most appealing aspects of the WeeHouse is the green factor. The company is conscientious in its choice of methods and materials and advocates [smaller living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house). There is a focused effort to make the housing even more green. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Housing:** Expanding the green factor in prefab housing to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Customizable Prefab Housing:** Offering versatile designs and customization options to meet consumers' unique housing needs and preferences. - **Luxury Prefab Housing:** Catering to affluent consumers with high-end, designer prefab housing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Incorporating prefab housing options into traditional real estate offerings to provide affordable, sustainable, and customizable housing solutions for buyers. - **Construction:** Optimizing prefab housing manufacturing processes to expedite the build time and reduce overall costs for consumers. - **Architecture:** Collaborating with prefab housing companies to design and offer unique and functional housing designs to appeal to consumers seeking customizable and affordable options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Trailer-Free Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Full-Time Living Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-spruce-homesteader.md) - [Ethereal Feminine Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-hut-tiny-house.md) - [Glass Wall Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huslein-tiny-house-co.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Move-in-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-on-wheels.md)