# Nutty Eco Homes The Fab Lab House Roasts for Power in the Spanish Sun By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-lab-house References: [thedesignerpad](http://thedesignerpad.com/blog/2011/1/8/a-fab-solar-house.html) & [fablabhouse](http://www.fablabhouse.com/en/la-fab-lab-house-gana-el-premio-del-publico-de-solar-decathlon-europe/) Implementing [solar architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fernanda-canales) isn't difficult when you consider strapping a couple panels to the roof, but the Fab Lab House reshapes the structured conventions of harnessing the sun for everyday energy. Winner of the [Solar Decathalon Europe People's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) Choice Award, the Fab Lab House is an [organically formed dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house) that incorporates an innovative use of ultra-efficient flexible solar cells. With its distinctive shape and environmentally advantageous talents, the Fab Lab House is a cutting-edge project, conceived of a concept that will continue to thrive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Architecture:** There is a growing trend towards developing and implementing sustainable solar architecture and renewable energy solutions. - **Flexible Solar Cells:** The use of ultra-efficient and flexible solar cells is on the rise, allowing for more unique and innovative solar designs. - **Organic Architecture:** Organically formed dwellings that incorporate environmental sustainability are becoming increasingly popular and attractive. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** There is an opportunity for the construction industry to integrate sustainable and innovative designs into building projects. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry is positioned to continue developing and providing the technology and infrastructure needed to support sustainable solar architecture. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has the opportunity to innovate and create more environmentally sustainable and visually pleasing designs through the use of organic architecture and flexible solar cells. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md) - [Adventurous Compact Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pego.md) - [Solar-Powered Mexico Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol.md)