# Astroturf Houses An Austrian Concrete House Celebrates Cubism in a Green Way By Pearl | Published 2011-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astroturf-house References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/crazy-astroturf-covered-concrete-house.html) & [ortisbau.at](http://www.ortisbau.at/architektur.html) A wonderful [concrete built house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house) in Frohnleiten, Austria is certainly green, but not in the usual context -- it is an astroturf house! The architectural firm, Weichlbaeur Ortis covered the cubism inspired house with plenty of fake grass, at times blending the astroturf house in with the natural background. Their clever use of [decorative concrete staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos) (many of which don't go anywhere) is also abstract art-inspired. The [angular lines of the house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) are even further reinforced with window frames jutting out at right angles. At certain angles, the astroturf house seems to be floating. The overall visual effect of the astroturf house is rather like stepping into a Picasso! Photography by [Peter Eder](http://peter-eder.at/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 45% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Astroturf Houses:** Using synthetic grass to cover buildings for aesthetic and environmental purposes. - **Cubism-inspired Architecture:** Incorporating angular lines, jutting window frames, and abstract elements into building designs. - **Decorative Concrete Staircases:** Creating visually striking staircases that serve as abstract art pieces within architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and designers to explore innovative and unconventional building materials and styles. - **Construction:** Demand for construction companies skilled in implementing unique and artistic architectural designs. - **Landscaping:** Growth in providing synthetic grass solutions for both residential and commercial buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Tranquil Argentinian Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-house-1.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md)