# Metal Sheet-Wrapped Housing The Berkshire Pond House by David Weiner is All-Encompassing By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berkshire-pond-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/03/17/berkshire-pond-house-by-david-jay-weiner/) & [worldprocessor](http://worldprocessor.com/dweiner/) While metal sheet-enclosed housing might sound like something from the apocalypse, David Weiner Architects manages to make the Berkshire Pond House into something more than that. Indeed, metal sheeting makes up the majority of the outer layer of the house, but the structure, interior and placement of the windows turn the home into a chic place of residence. David Weiner Architects has the [metal sheets covering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest) everything from the side walls of what appears to be the garage at the Berkshire Pond House, over the roof of the house and right down to the other side of the backyard. Windows are placed on both the front and back of the house to allow for a view of the Berkshire Hills, and also make sure the people living here did not feel claustrophobic at any point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Metal Sheet-enclosed Housing:** The use of metal sheeting as the outer layer of housing structures. - **Chic Residential Design:** Incorporating metal sheeting into the structure, interior, and windows of a house to create a stylish and modern residence. - **Open Views and Natural Light:** Strategically placing windows to provide views of the surrounding landscape and maintain a sense of openness and natural light within the home. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Innovative architects can explore the use of metal sheeting as a versatile building material to create unique and visually appealing designs. - **Construction:** Construction companies can adopt metal sheet-enclosed housing as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional construction methods. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can market metal sheet-wrapped housing as a distinctive and modern option for homebuyers looking for innovative design features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Monolithic Metal-Formed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerville-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Forested Raised Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest.md)