# Wondrous Waterfront Homes Build Architects Meld Nature and Modernity on Bainbridge Island By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-architects References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/house-design/waterfront-house-plans-luxury-waterfront-home-for-sale-on-bainbridge-island-wa.html) & [buildllc](http://www.buildllc.com/) [Build Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-x-van-gogh-museum-sunflowers-bear) designed this [modern home on Bainbridge Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel), which is almost directly west across Puget Sound from Seattle. The area epitomizes natural beauty, and if you don’t mind a little rain (things don’t get green without it), then this home is paradise. The home by Build Architects stands out from its natural surroudings with it’s rectangular shape and [clean lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house). The simple modern design allows for maximum openness, though, and the views from the abundant windows are breathtaking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and builders to design eco-friendly structures for waterfront homes - **Seamless Indoor-outdoor Living:** Innovation opportunity for designers to create homes that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces - **Smart Technology Integration:** Opportunity to integrate technology in the design of waterfront homes to enhance the living experience ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can create sustainable homes that complement waterfront living environment. - **Construction:** Construction companies can implement innovative architecture designs to create efficient and cost-effective waterfront homes. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can work with architects to include tech solutions that complement the waterfront living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shore-Perched Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tongass-ledge.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Nature-Immersed Creative Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-creek-workhops-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md)