# Origami Exo Homes Foldable Bamboo Green Huts By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-oragami-reneweable-green-huts References: [urbanrevision.org](http://urbanrevision.org/results_construct_foldedbamboo.php) Inspired by earthquakes, these origami green hunts feature simple geometric patterns and [eco materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing). The huts are designed in such a way that they can be easily folded into captivating shapes. The huts won an honourable mention at the Re:Construct competition. **Implications** - This [foldable home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box) is a great example of innovation born out of chaos, as Ming Tang conceptualized the house after a devastating earthquake hit his home town. The designer intended this folding home to serve as an [alternative to temporary shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1), as the picee is "easily produced, cheap and environmentally friendly," making it ideal for disaster relief, poverty assistance and any other emergency precaution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Homes:** The origami exo homes showcase the trend of foldable structures, offering potential for portable and adaptable housing solutions. - **Eco Materials:** The use of environmentally friendly materials in these green huts aligns with the trend towards sustainability in construction, creating opportunities for eco-friendly building practices. - **Disaster Relief:** The origami exo homes present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the disaster relief industry, providing easily produced and affordable temporary shelter solutions after natural disasters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the trend of foldable homes to create innovative and versatile building designs that meet various needs. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the use of eco materials to align with sustainability goals and contribute to greener construction practices. - **Emergency Services:** The emergency services industry can utilize the concept of foldable homes to enhance disaster relief efforts by providing efficient temporary shelters in emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-mobile-architecture-system.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Reusable Framework Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md)