# Modernist Monarch Habitats The Bik van der Pol Butterfly House is a 1950s Architectural Icon By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bik-van-der-pol-butterfly-house References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36534/) & [sharing.enel](http://sharing.enel.com/enelcontemporanea2010/EN_EC2010_work_concept.shtm) My geeky architecture student heart fluttered when I saw the Bik van der Pol Butterfly House because it's a replica of the 1951 Farnsworth House by American architect Mies van der Rohe. The minimalist glass-encased abode is just perfect for our colorful lepidopteran friends. Making a metaphorical statement on the importance of pollinators for natural fertilization, the Bik van der Pol Butterfly House -- the winner of the Enel Contemporanea 2010 competition -- protects the sprightly species in this man-made modernist shelter. Photo Credits: [Designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/12437/bik-van-der-pol-butterfly-house-at-macro.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernist Monarch Habitats:** The trend of creating modernist habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators offers opportunities for architectural innovation and eco-friendly design. - **Repurposing Architecture for Nature:** Repurposing iconic architectural designs for nature conservation could be a new trend, offering opportunities for sustainable development and preservation. - **Lepidopteran-friendly Design:** Designing structures that cater to the needs of butterflies and other pollinators could become a new trend for environmentally responsible design and architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects have an opportunity to incorporate butterfly and pollinator habitats into their designs, fostering ecological sustainability and innovation. - **Conservation:** Conservation organizations could partner with architects to create modernist habitats for butterflies and other pollinators, contributing to environmental education and awareness. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability-focused industries such as green building and zero-waste design could incorporate butterfly and pollinator habitats into their practices, promoting ecological balance and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibly Designed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dane-taylor-design.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakow-apartment.md) - [Urban pollinator architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host.md) - [Nature-Inspired Bungalow Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maurpankhi.md) - [Metal-Constructed Yoga Shalas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-yoga-shala.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Elegant Butterfly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-chair1.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md)