# Extravagant Environmentally Conscious Homes This Silberstein Designed Pad is Paradise In and Out By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmentally-conscious-homes References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/residence-in-the-caribbean-by-silberstein-architecture/) & [silbersteinarchitect](http://www.silbersteinarchitect.com/Architecture_files/Residence) Florida-based design company Silberstein Architecture have designed a luxurious, [environmentally conscious home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm). The “green” design features include photo-voltaic panels for lighting, a solar water heater for the pool, an air-conditioning compressor, and a cistern for underground water irrigation. The design also brought the [outdoors indoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove), with the high ceiling living area opening out into the patio and pool. The limestone floor on the ground floor and the teak ceilings continue from inside to out for a continuous, consistent effect that makes the distinction between the interior and exterior less noticeable. The combination of teak, limestone, and glass inside the home give it a very [contemporary, minimal aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living). Overall, the house is a spacious, light-maximizing design that considers to the environmental needs of our planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Luxury Homes:** Opportunity for architects and builders to integrate eco-friendly technologies and materials into the design of luxury homes. - **Indoor-outdoor Living:** Opportunity for designers to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, blurring the line between the two. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Opportunity to incorporate simple and clean design elements into home interiors, focusing on functionality and sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can work on designing environmentally conscious homes that also offer luxury and comfort to clients. - **Construction:** Builders can leverage eco-friendly building materials and technologies to construct high-end homes that cater to environment-conscious buyers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can experiment with minimalist designs and create indoor-outdoor living spaces that offer a unique experience to clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Climate-Generating Skylight Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md)