# Poultry Palaces The Chicken Co-Op Designed by RAAD is a Luxury Residence for Chickens By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-co-op References: [chickenco-op](http://chickenco-op.com/) The Chicken Co-Op, designed by architecture firm RAAD, is an [urban luxury residence for chickens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland). An energy-efficient residence for chickens and hens, the Chicken Co-op is built from [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm) and powered by solar energy. The fan, powered by the sun, keeps chickens cool in the hot summer months, which helps the animals maximize their yield. The Chicken Co-op has three different floors, providing spacious and comfortable living all-year round for chickens. The first floor is intended for living, the second for laying eggs in a comfortable and private environment and the third floor is for chickens to relax and hang out in what RAAD has named the 'Egg Lounge.' With a sleek white paint finish, the Chicken Co-op is made from routed exterior grade plywood ad acrylic sheets. The Chicken Co-Op can be easily put together in one day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Coops for Poultry:** The trend for luxury coops for poultry is emerging, creating opportunities for sustainable materials and solar-powered features. - **Vertical Farming for Urban Agriculture:** The trend for vertical farming in urban agriculture is growing, creating opportunities for energy-efficient solutions, sustainability, and maximizing yield. - **Eco-friendly Animal Husbandry Practices:** The trend for eco-friendly animal husbandry practices is expanding, creating opportunities for sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and improved animal welfare. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Building Materials:** The architecture and building materials industries can capitalize on the trend for luxury coops for poultry by designing and manufacturing sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient chicken coops. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend for luxury coops for poultry by providing solar-powered features such as fans, heating, and lighting to improve energy efficiency and animal welfare. - **Agriculture and Livestock:** The agriculture and livestock industry can capitalize on the trend for eco-friendly animal husbandry practices by implementing sustainable materials and practices to improve animal welfare and maximize yield. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [British Barn-Laid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-roost-eggs.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md)