# Extreme Insulation Homes The Artisans Group Builds a House to Withstand Extreme Cold By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisans-group References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/artisans-group-contemporary-nw-passive-house-05-27-2014/) & [artisansgroup](http://artisansgroup.com/blog/contemporary-nw-gallery) The Artisans Group has built a home in the United States that is [extremely energy efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv), to the point where in the winter the interior will stay warm with almost no energy needed. In fact, it will take "less energy than it takes to run a hair dryer," according to DesignBoom. This feat is achieved through a few different techniques, but the main one involves utmost attention to insulation throughout. Since most of the house is air-tight allowing the warm air to stay trapped inside, only minimal heating is needed for a short period of time. The home was built for a smaller family, who clearly are doing their best to reduce their impact on the environment through living in this abode. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/artisans-group-contemporary-nw-passive-house-05-27-2014/), [artisansgroup](http://artisansgroup.com/blog/contemporary-nw-gallery) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Energy-efficient Homes:** There is an opportunity for builders to innovate and offer homes that are extremely energy-efficient, saving homeowners money on energy bills and reducing their carbon footprint. - **Extreme Insulation Techniques:** Innovations in insulation techniques can significantly improve energy efficiency in buildings, and there is potential to create new, more effective methods. - **Sustainable Living:** Consumers are increasingly interested in reducing their environmental impact, creating opportunities for businesses to offer sustainable solutions that meet this demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to develop new techniques and materials to create extremely energy-efficient buildings, reducing costs for homeowners and decreasing the environmental impact of buildings. - **Home Appliances:** As homes become increasingly energy-efficient, the home appliance industry has the opportunity to innovate and offer appliances that require less energy, potentially reducing energy usage even further. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the trend towards energy-efficient homes, as homeowners may be more likely to adopt renewable energy solutions to power their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Canadian Winter-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thuya-tiny-house.md) - [Climate-Smart Rural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vernacular-home.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md)