Colorful PLACE Houses Are Ready-to-Wear in Seattle
Jessica Marcel — September 2, 2009 — Eco
References: placehouses
Seattle-based Place Architects are now offering houses “ready-to-wear.†While many pre-made homes are targeting the vacation home set, this sleek and modern pre-fabricated house is intended for everyone.
The company offers three style packages, and fully customizable materials and colors. The PLACE house seems to give a custom-made feel without the complete custom-made price tag.
The homes are already available in the Pacific Northwest. The rest of us will just have to wait.
Implications - In today's society, many consumers have come to rely on having their cravings instantly satisfied. Businesses that can deliver their products in a speedy fashion will likely satisfy today's consumption-hungry culture.
The company offers three style packages, and fully customizable materials and colors. The PLACE house seems to give a custom-made feel without the complete custom-made price tag.
The homes are already available in the Pacific Northwest. The rest of us will just have to wait.
Implications - In today's society, many consumers have come to rely on having their cravings instantly satisfied. Businesses that can deliver their products in a speedy fashion will likely satisfy today's consumption-hungry culture.
Trend Themes
1. Ready-to-wear Houses - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative pre-fabricated housing solutions that cater to the demand for customizable, stylish, and accessible homes.
2. Customizable Materials and Colors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or service that allows customers to easily personalize and customize materials and colors for various products, beyond just housing.
3. Fast Product Delivery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement efficient delivery systems and processes that enable businesses to meet the growing consumer expectation for speedy product delivery.
Industry Implications
1. Prefab Housing Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the prefab housing industry by creating highly customizable and stylish options that are accessible to a wider range of customers.
2. Interior Design Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and user-friendly digital tools or platforms that allow consumers to experiment with different materials, colors, and styles for their home interiors.
3. Logistics and Delivery Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new technology and processes to improve the speed and efficiency of product delivery, catering to the increasing demand for fast and convenient online shopping experiences.
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