# Rustic Bridge Cabins Bridge House in Nova Scotia Uses the Natural Landscape as Its Starting Point By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridge-house1 References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/04/29/bridge-house-by-mackay-lyons-sweetapple-architects/#more-29888) & [mlsarchitects](http://www.mlsarchitects.ca/) The Nova Scotia cabin residence designed by [MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balnea-spa) is unique in how it incorporates nature into its design; the home is located on top of two boulders with a ravine passing through underneath. The bridge house was designed for a former student of Brian MacKay-Lyons. MacKay-Lyons drew inspiration for the bridge house with the company's previous House #22 and experiments at the Ghost lab projects. The inside of the bridge house stands in contrast to the exterior with its refined furnishings. The bridge house also offers lots of privacy as it is located in the middle of a [wooded area with trees surrounding it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus). The views from the home are definitely captivating, ensuring that your stay is delightfully serene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** An opportunity to design building structures that are inspired by the natural environment. - **Sustainable Construction:** A chance to build structures while minimizing the impact on the environment, such as using locally sourced materials and renewable energy sources. - **Private Vacation Rentals:** An opportunity to cater to travelers who value privacy in their accommodations and enjoy being surrounded by nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** An opportunity for architects and designers to create buildings inspired by the natural environment. - **Construction:** An opportunity to adopt sustainable construction practices and use locally sourced materials and renewable energy sources. - **Vacation Rental Services:** An opportunity for vacation rental services to cater to travelers who prioritize privacy and nature in their accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md)