# Canadian Compact Holiday Homes Scott Posno Was Inspired by Indigenous Architecture By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-holiday-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/16/ontario-holiday-home-by-scott-posno-takes-cues-from-indigenous-architecture/) & [scottposno](http://www.scottposno.com/) This compact holiday home is located an hour east of Toronto and it enjoys a distraction-free natural landscape that offers refuge from busy city life. The two-storey abode was conceived by Vancouver-based firm [Scott Posno Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-scott-architects). Dubbed 'The Farm,' home has an exterior that's minimal enough so as to not interfere with the [lush and protected forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbora-vokac-taylor-architect). For the aesthetic development of the compact holiday home, Scott Posno Design drew inspiration from traditional Iroquois longhouses and distributed the floor plan of the structure over several structures on a space of 65 acres. Although the exterior of the compact holiday home embraces indigenous architecture, the inside offers a subtle contrast with a polished and modern ambiance. Photo Credits: [Double Space Photography](https://doublespacephoto.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Compact Holiday Homes:** Discover the growing trend of compact holiday homes that provide a distraction-free escape from busy city life. - **Indigenous Architecture:** Explore the use of indigenous architectural elements in modern home design for a unique and sustainable aesthetic. - **Distributed Floor Plans:** Consider the innovative use of distributed floor plans in home design to maximize space and embrace natural surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporate indigenous architectural elements into residential and commercial designs to create a distinct and culturally rich environment. - **Travel and Tourism:** Develop compact holiday homes as a unique accommodation option that offers an immersive and nature-filled escape for travelers. - **Real Estate Development:** Explore the potential of distributed floor plans in real estate projects to optimize land use and create innovative living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Timber-Clad Canadian Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cime.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plener-istebna.md) - [Ontario Landscape-Inspired Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-island-cottage.md) - [Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md)