# Split Subterranean Abodes The Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Architecture is Breathtaking By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeland-house References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/2/the-edgeland-house-by-bercy-chen-architecture) & [bcarc](http://bcarc.com/Project/edgeland) The Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Architecture is a stunning house design brought to life by a [lush landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guapuruvu). The glorious home is located in Austin, Texas and is an ode to ancient Native pit houses. The [contemporary dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house) is a modern design with several angular architectural features. The [semi-subterranean design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clt-house) allows for improvement in thermal efficiency. This allows the home to operate with minimal impacts to the environment. The striking exterior boasts gigantic glass windows, a lavish elongated swimming pool and an abundance of greenery. The interior has a contemporary flow and the divide in the middle of the floor plan opens up to a wonderful cozy courtyard. The Edgeland house by Bercy Chen is a stunning split structure that creates fluidity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Semi-subterranean Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design eco-friendly homes that utilize the natural thermal insulation of the earth. - **Contemporary Indigenous Architecture:** Opportunity for designers to combine modern techniques with traditional indigenous designs to create unique and sustainable structures. - **Integrated Greenery in Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate natural elements into modern designs for both aesthetic and environmental benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly homes. - **Landscaping:** Opportunity for landscapers to design and maintain lush gardens that complement and enhance the beauty of architecture. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity for green technology industries to collaborate with architects to create buildings that have minimal impact on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Contemporary Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Moat-Edge Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house.md)