# Expandable Multi-Layered Homes The Folding Dream House Transforms From a Cube to a Home By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-03-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-folding-dream-house References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/03/08/this-prefabricated-home-unfolds-from-a-fully-enclosed-cubic-structure-into-a-multi-layered-dream-home/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-prefabricated-home-unfolds-from-a-fully-enclosed-cubic-structure-into-a-multi-layered-dream-home) & [michaeljantzen](http://www.michaeljantzen.com/) The Folding [Dream House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-tea) is an expandable and modular home. At its most compact shape, it takes on a fully-enclosed cubic structure. Users can expand the house into a multi-layered structure that combines outdoor and indoor living into one perfect harmony. Designed by Michael Jantzen, a multidisciplinary artist based in New Mexico, the Folding Dream House merges sustainability, architecture, and technology for a unique [modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vettel-haus). The house consists of two [prefabricated, portable modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) mounted atop an elevated triangular foundation. "These panels can be folded open or closed in many different ways around the modules in order to accommodate various functional and/or aesthetic requirements," according to the designer. Once expanded, the house's interior portion is roughly the size of a hotel room. Image Credit: Michael Jantzen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Homes:** There is an opportunity for housing innovation by creating more modular homes that can expand and adapt to different environments. - **Portable Architecture:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in designing portable and easily transportable architectural structures. - **Outdoor-indoor Living:** The trend of combinining outdoor and indoor living spaces is likely to continue, leading to opportunities for unique and multi-functional designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore how to create more modular homes that can be easily expanded and adapted to different environments. - **Architecture:** Architects could focus on designing more portable and easily transportable architectural structures that integrate technology and sustainability. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create unique and practical outdoor-indoor living spaces that maximize the benefits and features of both environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Expandable Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-foldable-trailer.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Technical Expansion Tent Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23-home.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md) - [Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-mobile-architecture-system.md) - [Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-muji-55.md)