# Custom Chipboard Abodes This Japanese Holiday Home Was Specifically Designed for a Hilly Site By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipboard-home References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/12/20/double-negatives-architecture-house-nagohara-osb-concrete-computer-mapping/) & [doublenegatives.jp](http://doublenegatives.jp/) Japanese studio Double Negatives Architecture adapted to a difficult woodland site when creating this concrete and chipboard home in the forest of Japan's Nagano Prefecture. The landscape provided many hardships for the architects; namely, the hilly topography and diminished lighting. To combat these problems, the architects began with [MAS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanmade-vol1), a multi-agent system, to map out the surroundings and plan their design. As such, their design takes far more care and consideration of the site than most; you could say, even, that the home was custom-built to make the most out of a tricky location. The architects used sheets of oriented strand board to redirect sunlight away from the windows. Another feature, the home's [sloping roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut), was specifically designed on the angle that best protects the rest of the home from strong winds coming in from the west. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom-built Architecture:** The trend of designing homes and buildings that are specifically tailored to difficult or unique locations, taking into consideration factors such as topography and lighting. - **Multi-agent Systems (MAS):** The trend of using multi-agent systems to analyze and map out surroundings for architectural designs, enabling more thoughtful and site-specific solutions. - **Sustainable Design Solutions:** The trend of incorporating sustainable materials and features, such as oriented strand board, to redirect sunlight and protect buildings from natural elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage custom-built designs and multi-agent systems to create innovative structures that address challenging site conditions. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore sustainable design solutions and materials, like oriented strand board, to enhance energy efficiency and durability in buildings. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with architects and construction companies to develop sustainable design solutions that optimize natural lighting and reduce energy consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md)