# Geometric Glass Houses The Elliott Ripper House in Sydney is Breezy and Charming By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliott-ripper-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/02/the-elliott-ripper-house-by-christopher-polly-architect/) & [christopherpolly](http://christopherpolly.com/projects/elliott-ripper-house) The [Elliott Ripper House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting) is a simplistic design by architect Christopher Polly that harnesses the property's access to sunlight and ventilation to create an aesthetically pleasing and sustainability directed home. Located in Sydney, Australia, the Elliott Ripper House features plenty of floor to ceiling windows and a ground floor that opens up generously into a backyard perfect for young children or hosting social gatherings. The home also features a clever carved void that serves to vertically connect the two floors, creating a fluid design that offers a variety of contemporary uses. The white interior of the Elliott Ripper House is a whiteout space that seems to stretch continually, opening up the space in all directions and creating a dynamic environment well-suited for a family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Housing:** Architects can focus on designing eco-friendly homes that maximize natural light and ventilation. - **Maximizing Indoor-outdoor Living:** Designers can create houses that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces which are perfect for socializing or hosting events. - **Fluid Design:** Architects can use a carved void or other fluid design elements to create contemporary homes with versatile spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovative architects can create sustainable and visually appealing homes with fluid design elements. - **Home Building:** Home builders can focus on constructing eco-friendly homes that utilize natural light and maximize indoor-outdoor living areas. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create dynamic and functional living spaces that benefit from fluid design and interconnected indoor-outdoor areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy-Focused Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house.md) - [Staggered Family Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascade-house.md) - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Family Life-Focused Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-house.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md)