# Big Island Architecture The Lavaflow 4 Home In Hawaii by Craig Steely By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-steely References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/articles/lava-flow-4-the-big-island.html) & [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/slideshows/lava-flow-4-the-big-island.html) Architect Craig Steely didn't have to do much to make this home amazing. It's situated on the [big island of Hawaii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye), making the exterior almost always more important than the interior of the homes. However, Steely outdid any expectations with the Lavaflow 4 home. The house features tons of pine and lots of industrial touches. The industrial feel is countered with [relaxed island architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living). The photography of the Lavaflow 4 house is by Linny Morris Cunningham. **Implications** - Steely's home uses nature in every element to create a [luxury abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house) that retains a homey and welcoming vibe. The untreated pine that builds the home's upper floor is complemented by the home's timber frame which is kept rigid by five large cross braces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nature-inspired Design:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate natural elements into architectural designs, such as using untreated pine and timber frames. - **Industrial with Island Flair:** Combining industrial aesthetics with relaxed island architecture to create a unique and balanced style. - **Luxury Home in Nature:** Designing luxurious homes that are seamlessly integrated into natural surroundings, providing a high-end living experience with a homey and welcoming ambiance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage nature-inspired design principles to create innovative, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing structures. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the concept of combining industrial aesthetics with island flair, bringing a unique and refreshing style to residential and commercial spaces. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Luxury real estate developers can focus on designing and marketing high-end homes that blend seamlessly with natural surroundings, providing a serene and luxurious living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Gabled Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-kiawe.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Volcano-Surrounding Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leit-house.md) - [Organic Modern Hawaiian Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launiu.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-cold-hawaii.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Design Collection-Honored Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse.md)