To maximize lighting throughout the day, the Kenneth E Hobgood Architects 'Paletz Moi' House is constructed with a series of gridded, glass walls. Looking more like a greenhouse than a modern residence, the space is optimized to bring the outdoors in.
Since the clients work from home, they requested the surrounding greenery be considered as part of the home's architectural design. Long metal beams act as the structural skeleton, while maintaining a breezy, open-concept layout. Colorful contemporary furniture and clean-cut fixtures add character to this boxy abode. The home sits on top of a series of concrete blocks, providing the illusion of being up in the trees.
The Kenneth E Hobgood Architects 'Paletz Moi' in Durham, North Carolina allows home owners to enjoy the beauty of nature in the comforts of their living room.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Greenhouse-inspired Architecture
- Architecture inspired by greenhouses provides an opportunity for building structures with maximized daylight, transparency and connection to the outdoors.
- Open-concept Living
- Open-concept living allows for breezy and functional interior spaces that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living and may present opportunities for new home products and services to support this trend.
- Natural Materials
- The use of natural materials in home construction and decoration lends itself to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach, the adoption of which may create new opportunities for the sustainable materials market.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Design
- There is an opportunity for architects and designers to leverage the benefits of daylighting and greenhouse-inspired architecture to create new, functional spaces that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
- Furniture and Home Decor
- As the trend toward open-concept living spaces continues, the demand for furniture and home decor products that support and complement this trend can grow, providing an opportunity for new lines of stylish, flexible and multi-functional furniture pieces.
- Sustainable Materials and Construction
- The adoption of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials in home construction and decoration can create new opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of natural materials, as well as for new products and services that enable sustainable and efficient home living.
