# Indoor Forest Homes The Elok House Holds an Eco Sanctuary Inside Its Walls By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-03-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elok-house References: [vectroave](http://vectroave.com/2010/01/elok-house-by-chang-architects/) & [worldarchitecturenews](http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=10756) The Elok House is an [indoor eco sanctuary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) by Chang Architects with [trees rooted from the ground floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden) that extend up into the second story. Picture not having to leave your home to take a walk in the forest. You are probably picturing yourself as a squirrel, right? Now you don't need to the [reside where the wild things are](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kw-house) to truly be one with nature. There are tons of benefits to living in this type of space. For one, there's the reduced need for lighting and air conditioning. But most of all, it's gotta be pretty awesome to be able ask, "Honey, did I leave my keys next to the birch tree?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indoor Forest Homes:** A trend of designing homes that function as indoor eco sanctuaries, providing the benefits of living in nature without leaving home. - **Biophilic Architecture:** A trend of integrating nature into architectural design as a way to promote well-being, reduce energy costs, and improve air quality. - **Sustainable Living:** A trend of designing homes that prioritize environmental sustainability through the use of renewable materials and energy-efficient systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Design:** The architectural design industry has the opportunity to incorporate elements of biophilia and sustainability into the creation of residential and commercial spaces. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can explore the potential market for indoor forest homes and other sustainable living options as more people seek eco-friendly living solutions. - **Home Building:** The home building industry can invest in sustainable materials and technology to meet the demands for eco-friendly homes and indoor forest sanctuaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Sanctuary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rain-trees.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Immersive Forest-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kw-house.md) - [Forested Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bath.md)