# Green Zinc Paneling Homes Westerdahl Designs the Folded House Located in Cambridge By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-house-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/31/folded-house-cambridge-westerdahl/) & [westerdahl](https://www.westerdahl.co.uk/)  London design studio Westerdahl renovates the Folded House in Cambridge, which reorganized an [extension and cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-house). It is finished with [green zinc panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-house) that are fused with the surrounding greenery. The studio aims to connect the home with the large garden outside, which was previously blocked off by a utility space in the extension. The former extension now has a living, kitchen, and dining space. Founder of the studio, Viktor Westerdahl tells Dezeen, "The core concept was a minimal intervention to increase living and entertaining space and to better connect it to the lovely mature garden outside. This reorganisation created a new, direct view from the entrance hallway out towards the garden through generous double patio doors." Image Credit: Funto King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Zinc Cladding Innovations:** Integration of green zinc panels with natural surroundings offers aesthetic and environmentally sustainable home renovation options. - **Minimal Intervention Renovations:** Design approaches that focus on minimal but impactful structural changes are reshaping how spaces connect with outdoor environments. - **Home and Garden Integration:** Enhanced visual and physical connections between home interiors and gardens are redefining residential living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** The use of eco-friendly building materials like green zinc panels is gaining momentum in the construction industry. - **Residential Architectural Design:** Architectural practices are evolving to prioritize seamless indoor-outdoor living experiences. - **Home Improvement and Renovation:** Home renovations that emphasize sustainability and space optimization are transforming the market landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zinc-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grianan.md) - [Window-Accented Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house.md) - [Green Cladding Modified Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denton-house.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Timber Garden Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panoramic-house.md) - [Prefabricated Cabin Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinc-studio-cabin.md) - [Green Tile Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimoflage.md) - [Corten Steel Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house.md) - [Garden Connected Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mata-architects.md)