# Compact Eco Residences The 'Collaborative Tiny House Project' Teaches Students How to Build a Home By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-residence References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/collaborative-tiny-house-project-creating-tiny-house-building-program-schools.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/427737873/the-collaborative-tiny-house-project) The 'Collaborative Tiny House Project' is teaching students how to build [eco residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv) that can be used for a variety of purposes. Saul Rip Hansen and his team have designed a program that they hope will be used in high schools and middle schools. The curriculum outlines a series of tutorials on how to build a small house. The inspiration behind the project is sustainability. Going forward, Hansen and his team want students to be more self-sufficient and independent. The act of building a home is also a much smarter long term investment and more affordable than renting. Additionally, these small house can be treated as [nearby getaways or cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house). By participating in the program early, students are able to take advantage of the house they build after high school. Students can then shift their focus on college or finding a job without having to worry about their accommodations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Residences:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop sustainable building materials and techniques for eco residences to address the growing demand for affordable, environmentally friendly housing solutions. - **Collaborative Education:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create collaborative learning platforms and programs that teach students practical skills like building homes, preparing them for sustainable future careers. - **Small House Movement:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore innovative designs and technologies for small houses that maximize space and minimize environmental impact, catering to the trend of minimalistic living. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate sustainable and hands-on learning initiatives into the education system to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for a sustainable future. - **Construction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly construction practices and materials into the industry to meet the demand for sustainable housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embrace the evolving trend of smaller, eco-friendly houses by offering affordable and environmentally sustainable options in the real estate market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Sustainable Minimal Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-tiny-house-1.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Building Block Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tiny-house.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md)