# Climate-Combating Modern Homes The D'entrecasteaux House Was Designed to Survive Tasmanian Weather By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentrecasteaux References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/dentrecasteaux-house/) & [room11.au](http://room11.com.au/projects/apollo-bay-house/) Australia-based design firm Room11 created the new D'entrecasteaux house, located on the Apollo Bay in Tasmania. The home was designed to combat the [rough climate of the surrounding area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house), with a [large hand-made stone wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house) making up the exterior. The outer shell blends into the landscape, offering a modern design that also offers protection from strong coastal winds. Inside there is a landscaped courtyard for outdoor living, with a deck that connects to the main living area. The interior is finished with planks of [dark black timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout), adding contrast to the mass amounts of natural light that floods in from the large windows. The D'entrecasteaux house by Room11 features views of the seaside scenery from the Apollo Bay in each room of the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Climate-adaptive Home Design:** Explore opportunities to create homes that are specifically designed to combat extreme weather conditions. - **Integration of Natural Light:** Consider innovative ways to maximize natural light within the interiors of buildings. - **Seamless Indoor-outdoor Living:** Create spaces that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor areas, enhancing the overall living experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore new approaches to create climate-resilient homes. - **Sustainable Construction:** The construction industry can develop eco-friendly materials and techniques to build weather-resistant homes. - **Home Décor and Furnishings:** Companies specializing in home decor and furnishings can offer products that facilitate the integration of natural light and indoor-outdoor living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Rammed Earth Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md)