# Jungle Home Extensions Brooks Avenue House is Made by Bricault Design By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-avenue-house-bricault-design1 References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/14/brooks-avenue-house-by-bricault-design/#more-36871) & [bricault](http://www.bricault.ca/) To accommodate the needs of a growing family in Venice, Los Angeles, this plant covered extension was created for the Brooks Avenue House. Canadian designers [Bricault Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistler-hideaway) are responsible for the [Brooks Avenue House Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-switch-house), which is actually covered with [cedar batons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house), while the new bedroom is covered in a combination of vegetables and indigenous shrubs. The addition created an extra 1,700 square feet on the Brooks Avenue House. **Implications** - Despite the bevy of technological advancements emerging each day, consumers are looking for ways to stay environmentally friendly. Products that allow customers to be eco-conscious while completing daily tasks are appealing to modern shoppers who have fast-paced lives. Companies could focus in on this desire for more green-friendly options to grow their appeal on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Environmental-friendly Extensions:** Opportunity to develop eco-conscious home extensions to cater to the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions. - **Vegetative Coverings:** Potential for incorporating vegetables and indigenous shrubs as unique coverings for buildings, providing an aesthetic and eco-friendly solution. - **Space Expansion:** Opportunity to create innovative solutions for expanding living spaces, catering to the needs of growing families and addressing the issue of limited space. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in designing extensions to meet the increasing demand for environmentally conscious buildings. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement companies can explore innovative ways of incorporating vegetative coverings, offering unique and environmentally friendly solutions for customers. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore the potential of space expansion solutions to meet the needs of families looking for larger living spaces while utilizing existing properties more efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Forest-Enclosed Villa Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bd-house.md) - [Planted Roof Extension Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-villa.md) - [Green Cladding Modified Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denton-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Brick Garden Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hops-house.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md)