# Low-Lying Desert Abodes Hoogland Architecture's Design is Affordable, Secluded and Contemporary By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-abode References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/31/hoogland-architecture-arroyo-house-stark-desert-site-southern-nevada/) & [hooglandarchitecture](http://hooglandarchitecture.com/) This desert abode by Hoogland Architecture is located in the Mojave Desert, just outside Las Vegas. The home is structured to meet the needs of "an active couple who [is] nearing retirement." The love for the outdoors drove the clients to the small village of Blue Diamond which is in close proximity to the Red Rock Canyon — "a conservation area that is popular with hikers and rock climbers." Thus, the couple employed Hoogland Architecture for a homey desert abode that could serve as a "base camp." The structure is low-lying and its color scheme helps the [seamless integration into the beige-dominated surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azzurra). The desert abode has a decisively contemporary aesthetic and the architects use [weathering steel and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house) to keep costs and future maintenance down. Photo Credits: [Stephen Morgan](http://www.stephenmorganphoto.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Desert Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more affordable and sustainable housing options in desert areas to meet the growing demand for low-cost living. - **Secluded Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative architectural designs that seamlessly blend into the natural surroundings, providing secluded living spaces that offer privacy and connection with nature. - **Contemporary Desert Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate contemporary aesthetics with durable and low-maintenance materials to create modern desert dwellings that cater to individuals seeking a stylish and functional living space. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine architectural standards by prioritizing affordability, sustainability, and seamless integration with natural landscapes. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the demand for affordable housing, particularly in desert areas, by offering innovative, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly housing options. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new construction techniques and materials that prioritize cost-effectiveness, durability, and ease of maintenance to meet the needs of future desert housing projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Nestled Home Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-desert-home.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Water Basin-Based Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-rock.md) - [Comfortable Desert Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landing-house.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Landscape-Overlooking Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telescope-house.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md)