# Stationary Modular Homes The Samuel Tiny Home Prioritizes Width Over Portability By Amy Duong | Published 2026-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-tiny-home References: [craft-house.eu](https://craft-house.eu/en/houses/modular/samuel)  The [Samuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-and-space-center) is a [non-towable modular tiny home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen) developed by [Craft House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-home) for full-time residential living. Measuring 10 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, the structure exceeds the proportions of many towable tiny homes, allowing for a more open apartment-style layout. The exterior combines engineered wood and metal cladding beneath a single-pitched roof that reaches 4.1 metres at its highest point. Inside, the home includes a 26-square-metre ground floor, a 13-square-metre mezzanine level, and a separate bathroom layout designed to support two sleeping areas. The home's widened footprint creates space for a larger kitchen, open circulation paths, and increased headroom across the mezzanine level. Optional off-grid upgrades are also available for installations beyond traditional urban infrastructure. Image Credit: Craft House ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stationary Modular Living:** A shift from towable units toward permanently sited modular homes enables larger floorplans and apartment-like amenities within compact footprints, opening space for standardized plug-and-play foundations and neighborhood-scale infill solutions. - **Width-first Tiny Homes:** Prioritizing increased width over portability creates opportunities for interior layouts that mimic conventional apartments, making small-footprint dwellings more livable for long-term residency and niche demographics seeking comfort in minimal spaces. - **Off-grid Modular Upgrades:** Optional off-grid packages bundled with factory-built modules encourage integration of prefabricated renewable energy, water, and waste systems that support deployment beyond traditional utility networks and enable decentralized living models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Residential Construction:** Expanding acceptance of non-towable modular homes prompts new construction protocols and site-prep services tailored to rapid installation of wider, permanent tiny dwellings within urban and rural lot constraints. - **Modular Manufacturing:** Factory-built wider modules demand retooled production lines and transport logistics focused on larger components and integrated finishes, driving innovation in scalable prefabrication methods and quality control. - **Sustainable Energy Systems:** The availability of off-grid options creates market pull for compact, modular renewable energy and storage systems designed specifically to match the power, water, and waste profiles of small permanent residences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Configuration Gravel Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiconfiguration-gravel-bike.md) - [Athlete Ambassador Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufc-athlete-brand-ambassador-deals-total-wireless-named-justin-gaethje-as-i.md) - [Resilience-Focused Youth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resiliencefocused-youth-initiatives.md) - [Conveniently Layered Cake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-toffee-cake-cup.md) - [Authentic Japanese Whisky Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-artistry.md) - [Booze-Free Mexican Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-mexican-lager.md) - [Bread Service Counters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-club.md) - [Senior-Friendly Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-tiny-house.md) - [Contemporary Steep Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slot-house.md)