# 376-Square-Foot Eco Houses The Faberhaus Pavilion is a Diminutive Prefabricated Cottage By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-faberhaus-pavilion References: [faberhaus](http://www.faberhaus.com/en/projects/22/new-concept-pavillon-faberhaus) The Faberhaus Pavilion is a remarkable [prefab cottage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-1) that has eco aspirations well beyond its deceptively versatile 376-square-foot floor plan. With the amazing ability to provide sleeping accommodations for up to six people, the Faberhaus pavilion makes use of passive heating and ventilation and [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) to allow its occupants to live completely off-grid. The prefabricated $89,000 cabin can be set up on virtually any site without difficulty and is ready to be lived in right from the get-go. **Implications** - [Prefabricated cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab) reflect a desire to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, but also a desire to have the same comfort and conveniences that exist at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prefab Cottages:** The trend of prefab cottages offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable housing solutions. - **Off-grid Living:** The trend of off-grid living presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in eco-friendly technologies and renewable energy sources. - **Versatile Floor Plans:** The trend of versatile floor plans in small dwellings provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in space-saving and multi-functional design solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Homebuilding:** The homebuilding industry can capitalize on the trend of prefab cottages by developing innovative manufacturing and assembly processes. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the trend of off-grid living by creating advanced solar power solutions and energy storage systems. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of versatile floor plans by designing innovative furniture and storage solutions that maximize space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md) - [Sustainable Smart Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-cottage.md) - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Stacked Compact Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss.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)