# Canopy-Covered Building Designs Vo Trong Nghia Architects' 'Breathing House' Respects Privacy By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/09/breathing-house-vo-trong-nghias-green-wall/) & [votrongnghia](http://votrongnghia.com/) The 'Breathing House' by Vo Trong Nghia Architects is situated in a [densely populated area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) of Ho Chi Minh City. The structure's roof and walls are covered in [climbing plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house), creating a nature-friendly aesthetic that also serves a dual purpose. This type of design is a popular approach for the studio which frequently relies on plants to play a constituent role in architectural concepts. The building is only accessible through a narrow alleyway and the aesthetic of the Breathing House allows for residents to have a tranquil experience with "[private outdoor spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house)." These are described by Vo Trong Nghia Architects as "micro voids" and give residents access to homey, airy and bright spaces. Photo Credits: Hiroyuki Oki ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Canopy-covered Building Designs:** Architects are increasingly integrating nature-friendly aesthetic design to serve a dual purpose. - **Micro Voids:** Design strategies that create private outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy airy and bright spaces will continue to gain popularity. - **Privacy-conscious Architecture:** Architecture firms are designing structures to respect the privacy of residents, making privacy an essential part of the design process. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has opportunities to explore innovative and sustainable design concepts that incorporate greenery into structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can focus on offering properties that prioritize privacy and provide micro voids, which could attract privacy-conscious homebuyers. - **Landscaping:** Landscaping companies can explore the trend of incorporating plant life into building designs, creating living walls and roof gardens around structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Open-Air Perforated Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Urban Brick Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-breath.md)