# Sustainable Feline Homes The Cat Caravan is a Sustainable and Playful Spot for the Urban Feline By Merle Busch | Published 2014-12-20 | Updated 2015-01-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-caravan References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catcaravan/cat-caravan) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catcaravan/cat-caravan) The Cat Caravan is a stylish and sturdy [cat playhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2) made of cats' favorite material: cardboard. It is designed to encourage play and offers cats a [secure space to nap and relax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-purrch). The most important feature however is that the play box is actually playable -- it is sturdy and robust to allow some wild games, yet it looks refined and modern. It was important to Merle Busch and Bettina Frohn -- the brains behind the Cat Caravan -- that they design a product which has this defined functionality; most play boxes out there break apart when cats try to enter (and they should know, as they have tested most of them). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard-constructed Cat Playhouses:** The use of cardboard in constructing cat playhouses provides a sustainable and affordable option for pet owners. - **Functional and Stylish Design for Pet Accessories:** The demand for pet products that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative and stylish designs. - **Durable and Playable Pet Toys:** The development of pet toys that can withstand rough play while still maintaining an appealing design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Products:** The pet products industry can explore the use of sustainable materials like cardboard to create innovative and eco-friendly cat playhouses. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can tap into the growing demand for pet-friendly products by designing functional and stylish cat playhouses that blend seamlessly with modern interiors. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can develop durable and interactive pet toys that provide cats with engaging play experiences while offering pet owners long-lasting products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybertruck-cat.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [RV Camper Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caracat-caravan-catamaran.md) - [L-Shaped Pet Scratching Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catvas.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md)