# Communal Eco Architecture Fantastic Norway's Interconnected Homes for the Disadvantaged By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-norway-interconnected-home References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/12/02/house-of-families-by-fantastic-norway/#more-106565) Norwegian design studio 'Fantastic Norway' has green-lit an inspiring project that builds [interconnected homes for women and children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-all-noroshi) in Nuuk, Greenland. This 'Fantastic Norway' '[House of Families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-dokka)' project brings different architects together to build homes in the middle of Nuuk. The idea is to build a community that is protective and inviting while teaching independent living to its residents. The entire building is also positioned in a specific angle to withstand harsh climates while absorbing heat on sunnier days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Building:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new models and technologies for building interconnected communities that promote protection, inclusivity, and independent living. - **Green Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable building designs that can withstand harsh climates and maximize energy efficiency through strategic positioning and heat absorption. - **Social Housing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative approaches to providing affordable and purposeful housing solutions for disadvantaged communities, particularly women and children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with different architects to design interconnected homes that prioritize community, sustainability, and resilience in the face of climate challenges. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced construction materials and techniques that enhance energy efficiency, durability, and adaptability in building affordable and communal structures. - **Social Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage technology and interdisciplinary collaborations to create holistic social services that support the empowerment, education, and wellbeing of disadvantaged communities residing in interconnected homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suspended Off-Grid Treetop Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-dokka.md) - [Mixed-Use Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skamarken.md) - [Vibrantly Colored Retro Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-house.md) - [Patient-Aiding Concept Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karmy-pilot-homes.md) - [Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house.md) - [Scandinavian Barn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-comet.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Lush Garden Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante.md)