# Eco-Island Homes The Architectural Island House by Iroje KHM Architects By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architectural-island-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/37021/island-house-iroje-khm-architects/) & [irojekhm](http://www.irojekhm.com/) This architectural island house is [floating on river](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house) confronting the graceful, natural landscape located in Gapyunggun, Gyeounggi-do, Korea. The shape of the building allows it to blend-in with the surrounding mountains. The architectural island house maximizes efficient land use. The [courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo), which is laid out along the irregular formed site line, is the center of the building and is filled with water and greenery. All the rooms inside the house have panoramic views of the picturesque landscape. Iroje Khm Architects made every effort to allow the building to [seamlessly coexist with its surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Efficient Land Use:** Opportunity for developing innovative architectural designs that maximize land utilization. - **Seamless Integration with Surroundings:** Potential for creating building structures that harmoniously blend with the natural landscape. - **Panoramic Views:** Opportunity for incorporating design elements that provide panoramic views of the picturesque surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Potential for architects to explore innovative designs that maximize land use and blend with the natural landscape. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to develop new techniques and materials for constructing buildings that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings. - **Real Estate:** Potential for real estate developers to market eco-friendly homes with panoramic views as a unique selling point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Luxurious Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living.md) - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md)