# Elongated House Structures Carla Juaçaba Builds a Street-Adjacent House on a Slopping Background By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elongated-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/890130/santa-teresas-house-carla-juacaba) & [carlajuacaba.br](http://www.carlajuacaba.com.br/casa-santa-teresa/) This [elongated house in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jf-residence) is architecturally designed by studio Carla Juaçaba to adjust to the [demanding landscape and urban developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av) of the region. With many obstacles on the way, the home "follows the level curve with a level difference between the two parts of the house." Embracing the encompassing forest to its full potential, the elongated house features [extensive window panes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house) that connect all parts of the house and that reveal a breathtaking panoramic view. The Carla Juaçaba architects aimed to create a budget-friendly elongated house design with a "thin metal structures, which repeat every two meters" and which are supported on a sill plate slab. Homey and welcoming, the elongated house structure boasts harmoniously beautiful design. Photo Credits: [Federico Cairoli](http://www.federicocairoli.com/)and Clovis Cunha ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elongated House Structures:** The trend of designing elongated houses to adapt to challenging landscapes and urban developments offers opportunities for architects to create innovative and visually stunning structures. - **Budget-friendly Design:** The trend of using thin metal structures repeated every two meters and supported on a sill plate slab provides architects with opportunities to design cost-effective elongated houses without compromising on aesthetics. - **Panoramic Views:** The trend of incorporating extensive window panes in elongated houses allows architects to create breathtaking panoramic views and connect the indoor spaces with the surrounding environment. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore and capitalize on the trend of designing elongated houses to create unique and adaptable living spaces that harmonize with challenging landscapes and urban developments. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the trend of budget-friendly design in elongated house structures by developing innovative building techniques and materials to make such designs more accessible and affordable for homeowners. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage the trend of panoramic views in elongated houses to market properties with breathtaking views and incorporate nature into the selling points of such properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Surface Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Narrow Urban Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ma.md) - [Gabled Split Trapezoidal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-trapzios.md) - [Narrow Lot-Based Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house.md)