# Chic Curved Houses Stempel & Tesar Completes the House That Opens Up to the Sun By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/16/stempel-tesar-architekti-curved-timber-home-czech-forest/)  A beautifully designed and fully glazed curved house sits in the village of Malé Kyšice in the Czech Republic. The dwelling was designed by the local architectural studio [Stempel & Tesar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius). The practice sought to maximize the breathtaking views of the Czech forest by inserting floor-to-ceiling windows on both floors of the home. This feature also allows for "the interiors to be passively heated by the sun for a large part of the year." Perhaps this is why the curved house is officially named 'House that Opens up to the Sun.' Stempel & Tesar confirmed their vision by stating that because of its construction "the building opens up to the sun's rays like a fan, soaking up its energy and seeking to use it economically." Image Credit: Filip Slapal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 14% - 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 - **Curved Architecture:** Designing buildings with curved walls and structures to maximize views and energy efficiency. - **Floor-to-ceiling Windows:** Incorporating full-length windows to allow for passive heating and energy-saving in homes and buildings. - **Passive Solar Design:** Utilizing the sun's energy to passively heat and cool homes and buildings without the need for traditional heating and cooling systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Exploring the use of innovative design techniques to create homes and buildings that maximize energy efficiency and offer stunning views. - **Construction:** Incorporating innovative building techniques to create sustainable and energy-efficient homes and buildings. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing new technologies and solutions to harness the power of the sun to passively heat and cool homes and buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Curved Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereus-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Traditionally Formed Gabled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-mi-luna.md) - [Curved Surface Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines.md) - [Curvaceous Privacy Wall Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwk-promes-open-house.md) - [Curved Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-house-1.md) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md)