# Bridge Segment Abodes The Bay Bridge House is a Proposal Extend the Life of an Old Overpass By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-bridge-house References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/could-the-old-bay-bridge-be-made-into-a-house-design-news-200226) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3026143/this-guy-wants-to-turn-part-of-the-old-bay-bridge-into-a-house) The Bay Bridge House proposal is a clever example of resourceful, historic and sentimental architecture all in one. David Grieshaber, a resident of the Bay Area of San Francisco, was disappointed to learn of plans to demolish the original Oakland fixed link upon the completion of a newly engineered over-water connection. His solution was to launch a student competition to inspire ideas for how to transform one section of the [old steel structure into a dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar). The project evolved into a multipurpose building intended to serve as a small Airbnb accommodation and a [bridge museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin). The [eco-friendly Bay Bridge House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) would maintain as many of its authentic features as possible, including an asphalt floor with painted traffic lines. It will hopefully sit on a site with a view of the viaduct's old position. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adaptive Reuse:** The Bay Bridge House proposal demonstrates the trend of adaptive reuse by transforming an old steel structure into a multipurpose building. - **Heritage Tourism:** The Bay Bridge House's concept of a bridge museum appeals to the trend of heritage tourism by preserving and showcasing the history of the original Oakland fixed link. - **Sustainable Accommodation:** The eco-friendly Bay Bridge House aligns with the trend of sustainable accommodation by repurposing the old steel structure into a small Airbnb accommodation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The Bay Bridge House proposal provides an opportunity for architects to explore the field of adaptive reuse in designing multipurpose buildings. - **Tourism:** The bridge museum aspect of the Bay Bridge House opens up opportunities for the tourism industry to attract visitors interested in heritage and architecture. - **Hospitality:** The concept of the Bay Bridge House as a small Airbnb accommodation presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer unique and sustainable lodging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Hillside Bay Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagoon-view-residence.md) - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Materially Expressive Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-switch-house.md)