# Sustainable Houseboats The ‘Schwimmhaus' By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-architecture-schwimmhaus-sustainable-houseboat References: [schwimmhausboot.de](http://www.schwimmhausboot.de/) This amazing 'Schwimmhaus' [sustainable houseboat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) created by German architects Confused-Direction was built using [salvaged wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) that the designers collected from an old farmhouse as well as other sustainable building materials. This modern eco-friendly houseboat also boasts a [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1). Still under construction, the Schwimmhaus is being designed to either float or just stay on shore. Founded by Flo Florian and Sascha Akkermann, Confused-Direction specializes in interior, architectural and furniture design. **Implications** - As environmentalism becomes a priority in societies, consumers are eager to adopt green habits into their lifestyles. Sustainable housing is becoming a tempting option for many, as it benefits the planet, the family and the finances. Companies involved in architecture should consider green alternatives to their typical designs to appeal to eco-friendly markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Housing:** Exploring green alternatives in housing design to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly homes. - **Salvaged Materials:** Utilizing salvaged materials in construction to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Green Roofing:** Incorporating green roofs in building design for energy efficiency and environmental benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects should consider incorporating green alternatives and salvaged materials to meet the demand for sustainable housing. - **Construction:** Construction companies can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable housing by offering services that utilize salvaged materials and promote green building practices. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore creating eco-friendly furniture to complement the trend of sustainable housing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Eco-Friendly Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dufour.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md)