# Contemporary Canine Homes The CUBIX Dog House is Luxury Living for Your Pooch By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubix-dog-house References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2009/10/ultimate-bauhaus-doghouse-cubix.html) & [bestfriendshome](http://www.bestfriendshome.com/shop.php) Inspired by [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowowhaus) architecture, the spacious CUBIX dog house is a hand-built contemporary abode for man’s best friend. This dog house was entirely hand-crafted out of wood and glass and was designed by an architect. The home has a seemingly free-floating roof with built-in water drainage as well as a cleaning flap on the back. The CUBIX dog house is designed and manufactured by the German company [Best Friend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperslide)’s Home, and is available in three sizes: small, medium and large. The CUBIX dog house sells for between $5,800-$6,300 depending on size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Dog Houses:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating smart home technology and eco-friendly features into luxury dog house designs. - **Handcrafted Architecture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create unique architectural structures. - **Pet Home Design:** Exploring innovative materials and sustainable design principles can revolutionize the way we create homes for pets. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Supplies:** The pet supplies industry can embrace the trend of luxury dog houses by offering premium, customized options for pet owners. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the trend of handcrafted architecture by creating bespoke structures and incorporating innovative materials. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can expand their offerings by developing products specifically tailored for pet owners, such as automated pet doors and temperature-controlled pet houses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowowhaus.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Off-Grid Dog House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-house-prototype.md) - [Ultra-Simple Unibody Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cottage-dog-house.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Luxury Monogram Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-kennel-trunk.md) - [Interactive Modular Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fetch-house.md) - [Workplace-Friendly Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barc-dog-kennel.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md)