# Angular Prefab-Housing Solutions BIG Creates an Ultra-Compact Cabin for Housing Start-Up Klein By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabhousing-solution References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/17/big-designs-prototype-a45-tiny-cabin-klein-upstate-new-york/) & [liveklein](http://www.liveklein.com/about1/) Dedicated to bringing [prefab-housing solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday) for the global residential crisis, Klein partners with architecture firm BIG to produce a [small black cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black) in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York. The A45 has an angular structure and "a minimal footprint of 183 square feet." Offering the necessities for living, this open-concept space is built from dark-finished pine. The architectural silhouette seamlessly integrates itself within the forest. Its fully glazed side offers a beautiful outlook to the vegetation, as well as a reflection that serves as a communicative tool between the structure and the natural surroundings. The prefab-housing solution is the first prototype for Klein. The main purpose of the start-up, founded by designer Soren Rose, is to create and manufacture "[tiny house concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux)" in collaboration with the world's leading architects. Photo Credits:[Matthew Carbone](https://matthewcarbone.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prefab-housing Solutions:** Opportunity for manufacturers to collaborate with architecture firms and create innovative, compact housing solutions to address the global residential crisis. - **Angular Structures:** Opportunity to explore the use of unique angles and shapes in architectural design to create visually striking and practical living spaces. - **Tiny House Concepts:** Opportunity for designers and architects to develop innovative and sustainable small housing solutions that meet the needs of the modern world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Prefab-housing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for the prefab-housing industry to create more efficient, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and design firms to collaborate with start-ups and manufacturers to push the boundaries of architectural design and create unique prefab-housing solutions. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to adapt and innovate their production processes to meet the growing demand for prefab-housing solutions and contribute to addressing the global residential crisis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Angular Getaway Cabin Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfmoon-bay.md) - [Stacked Compact Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Dark-Green Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalar-architecture.md) - [Compact Red Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover.md)