# Extensive Bungalow Homes A-Cero Architects Creates a Low-Rise Achievement By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-cero-architects References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/A-Single-Story-Dwelling-in-Avila-by-A-cero-architects) & [a-cero](http://www.a-cero.com/) One prominent philosophy in most architectural design seems to be that "bigger is better," but as this [single-story Spanish home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1) by A-Cero Architects proves, this concept isn’t always accurate. The featured home is constructed to carefully take advantage of its surrounding environment, with [cutaway walls and large windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736) allowing mostly unobstructed views from many different vantage points. In this case, A-Cero Architects has scored a home run by designing a dwelling [perfectly at ease with its environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house), while truly making it feel like home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Environmentally-friendly Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design homes that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment, utilizing sustainable materials and incorporating innovative energy-efficient technologies. - **Small Home Living:** Growing trend of designing compact, low-rise homes that maximize space and functionality, providing a more efficient and affordable housing solution. - **Open Concept Design:** Increasing demand for homes with open floor plans, incorporating cutaway walls and large windows that offer panoramic views and a sense of spaciousness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects can capitalize on the trend by offering design services that prioritize sustainable practices, small home solutions, and open concept designs. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can cater to the demand for environmentally-friendly and space-efficient homes by investing in construction projects that align with the emerging trends. - **Home Furnishing and Interior Design:** Opportunity for home furnishing companies and interior designers to create innovative solutions for maximizing space in small homes, while maintaining a seamless integration with the open concept design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Nature-Leveraging Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-caoba.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osullivan-skoufoglou-architects.md)