MODS International Partnered with Amazon to Offer Pre-Fab Homes Online
Mishal Omar — October 10, 2017 — Eco
References: amazon & apartmenttherapy
The accessibility and sustainability that pre-fab homes offer are making the structures more popular than ever before, and Amazon recently made a deal with MODS International to offer pre-fabricated homes on its website.
The pre-fab home is 320 square feet, is made up of a shipping container and includes full furnishings, a bedroom, toilet, shower, sink, a kitchen, a living room, patio doors, sewer, water and electrical connections, heating and air conditioning, and even some appliances. It costs $36,000 to purchase online (not including shipping), making it ideally suited for those who are looking for an affordable, simple and sustainable home to live in.
The unique partnership is just one more example of the ways in which Amazon is making a name for itself in essentially every industry – in this case, architecture and sustainability.
The pre-fab home is 320 square feet, is made up of a shipping container and includes full furnishings, a bedroom, toilet, shower, sink, a kitchen, a living room, patio doors, sewer, water and electrical connections, heating and air conditioning, and even some appliances. It costs $36,000 to purchase online (not including shipping), making it ideally suited for those who are looking for an affordable, simple and sustainable home to live in.
The unique partnership is just one more example of the ways in which Amazon is making a name for itself in essentially every industry – in this case, architecture and sustainability.
Trend Themes
1. Pre-fab Homes - The trend of pre-fabricated homes is gaining popularity due to their accessibility and sustainability, presenting opportunities for innovative design and construction methods.
2. E-commerce Partnerships - Collaborations between e-commerce giants like Amazon and industry-specific companies such as MODS International are creating new ways for consumers to access products and services, disrupting traditional retail models.
3. Sustainable Architecture - The integration of sustainable features and materials in pre-fab homes highlights the trend towards environmentally friendly designs, sparking opportunities for innovative solutions in construction and building materials.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The partnership between Amazon and MODS International demonstrates the disruptive potential for e-commerce platforms to enter the architecture industry and revolutionize how homes are designed and sold.
2. E-commerce - The inclusion of pre-fab homes on Amazon's website showcases the potential for online marketplaces to enter the housing market and disrupt traditional real estate channels.
3. Construction - The rise of pre-fabricated homes presents a disruptive opportunity for the construction industry to adopt new manufacturing processes and technologies to streamline building methods and reduce costs.
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