# Forest-Hidden Flats The Camouflage House Blends in With Nature By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-house References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/06/19/the-camouflage-house-by-johnsen-schmaling-architects/) & [johnsenschmaling](http://www.johnsenschmaling.com/flashcontent/johnschmalflash.html) The design for the Camouflage House by [Johnsen Schmaling Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house) came out exactly as it was intended; invisible. The house is located on a bluff in Wisconsin and due to the composition of the house combined with the make up of the forest, the house can often seem to become one with nature and unnoticeable to the casual eye. The flat structure, combined with [unfinished cedar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill) and bright veneer panels, can often transform the house into a regular part of nature. The rear of the house stretches out a second floor to take full advantage of a [lakeside view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house). Privacy at its finest! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Camouflage Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to explore innovative designs that allow buildings to seamlessly blend in with their natural surroundings. - **Nature-integrated Buildings:** Designing buildings that harmoniously incorporate natural elements and materials can lead to sustainable and visually appealing structures. - **Invisible Architecture:** Advancements in materials and construction techniques can enable the creation of buildings that appear invisible in their surroundings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace the concept of camouflaging buildings to create visually captivating and environmentally conscious structures. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating nature into building designs presents opportunities for the sustainable design industry to develop innovative solutions. - **Construction Materials:** The demand for construction materials that enable the creation of invisible or nature-integrated buildings may drive advancements in the construction materials industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Mirrored-Glass Nature Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-cabins.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hide-cabin.md) - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md)