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Simplistic Cedar Cabins

La SHED Architecture's Blue Hills Home is a Cozy Cabin in Quebec

— September 22, 2014 — Art & Design
The Blue Hills Home by La SHED architecture is a cozy house in Québec that was designed to blend as much as possible into its natural surroundings.The exterior of the house is wrapped in cedar slats that mimic the bark on the trees that surround the property, which will change in color as they age. The outside of the house may look quite plain, but it boasts several noteworthy features, such as recessed windows and doors, which means that the homeowners can catch a breeze even when it's raining without worrying about water getting inside.

The interior of the house frames stunning vistas, making each window look more like picture-perfect paintings rather than openings. With so many windows integrated into the design, the interior of the house adheres to a simple white scheme to make the most of all the natural light.
Trend Themes
1. Cedar Slats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a sustainable alternative to cedar slats that can mimic natural textures for building exteriors.
2. Recessed Windows - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a smart window system that automatically adjusts its position based on weather conditions to optimize indoor comfort.
3. Natural Light - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative lighting solutions that mimic the qualities of natural light for interior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly materials into architectural designs to create buildings that blend into their surroundings.
2. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced building techniques that allow for efficient and effective installation of recessed windows.
3. Lighting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lighting solutions that utilize cutting-edge technology to replicate the benefits of natural light indoors.
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