# Plaited Prefab Apartments Meridian 105 Architects' Weave Housing is Inspired by the Loom By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-housing References: [meridian105](http://www.meridian105.com/projects.html) Weave Housing is a unique [prefabricated apartment complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system) that is inspired by the idea of a weaving loom. Although just a concept right now, it has been designed specifically for Denver, Colorado in order to introduce more [cost and time-effective buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype). Designed by Meridian 105 Architecture, the Weave Housing features well-insulated, lightweight concrete with high-performance glazing. It will be comprised by different sized apartments as well as retail space and resident amenities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 8% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prefab Housing:** The trend of prefabricated housing is disrupting traditional construction methods by offering cost and time-effective building solutions. - **Innovative Materials:** The use of well-insulated lightweight concrete and high-performance glazing in Weave Housing showcases the trend of incorporating innovative materials in construction. - **Urban Adaptation:** Weave Housing's design specifically for Denver highlights the trend of urban adaptation, where architectural solutions are tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of a particular city. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to adopt prefab housing techniques and innovative materials to streamline building processes and reduce costs. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore urban adaptation as a disruptive innovation opportunity, creating customized solutions for cities that address their specific challenges and requirements. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can benefit from the trend of prefab housing by offering cost-effective and time-efficient residential and commercial properties to meet the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interwoven Nature Screen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-house.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Low-Cost Modular Prototype Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialized-building-system-prototype.md) - [Slate-Clad Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday.md) - [Juxtaposing Traditionally Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihat-house.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md)