Aptly entitled 'Le Nichoir' (The Bird Nest), these cozy cottages from industrial designer Matali Crasset are both eco-friendly and incredibly avant-garde. Tucked away in the forests of Fresnes-au-Mont, France, these untamed creations definitely fit in with their natural surroundings.
Along with Crasset, inhabitants and volunteers of 'Le Vent des Forêts' came together to create the cozy cottages. It is to be part of small colonies outside of the busy metropolis that will consist of "six small villages located in the forest." As noted on the site, "the combination of acacia wood, Douglas pines and galvanized steel blends perfectly into the surrounding environment." Truly the perfect little abode to get away from the go-go world that exists when living in a big city.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-friendly Design
- There is a growing consumer trend for eco-friendly designs in the housing industry, creating opportunities for designers to develop sustainable alternatives.
- Natural Integration
- The trend of integrating natural surroundings into architecture and design is becoming more popular, creating opportunities for architects and designers to create unique, nature-inspired structures.
- Small-scale Living
- The trend towards small-scale living is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for architects and designers to develop compact and efficient living spaces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can take advantage of the trend of integrating natural surroundings into design and create unique nature-inspired structures.
- Design
- The design industry can capitalize on the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly housing by developing sustainable and environmentally conscious products.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can take advantage of the trend towards small-scale living by offering compact and efficient living spaces to meet the needs of the growing market.
