# Bee-Habitual Rural Homes Kirkland Fraser Moor Designs the Foxglove House in Hertfordshire By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxglove-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/11/21/foxglove-house-kirkland-fraser-moor/) & [k-f-m](https://k-f-m.com/)  Local design studio Kirkland Fraser Moor designs the Foxglove House which is a [rural space in Hertfordshire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brampton-home). It is defined by the unique shapes and textures which provide [habitats for birds and bees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host) in the brick walls of the home made using masonry waste from a builder's yard nearby. The home has four bedrooms and is a family home now in place of a [former stable block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1). It is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The studio shares the design concept with Dezeen, noting "The design concept revolves around the development of a single-storey courtyard plan form, a typology that has been used very successfully in almost all vernacular examples around the world but not so much in the UK." Image Credit: Edmund Sumner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 31% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Masonry Waste Repurposing:** The Foxglove House uses masonry waste from a nearby builder's yard, showcasing an innovative approach to sustainable construction. - **Urban Biodiversity Integration:** By incorporating habitats for birds and bees within its design, the home leverages architecture to promote local biodiversity. - **Single-storey Courtyard Designs:** Reviving the single-storey courtyard plan typology presents a modern take on a globally successful architectural form in the UK. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Architecture:** The design concept of Foxglove House reflects a growing trend in sustainable architecture through innovative use of local, recycled materials. - **Green Building Materials:** Utilizing masonry waste for construction opens up new possibilities in the green building materials industry. - **Wildlife-friendly Urban Development:** Architectural designs incorporating natural habitats can transform urban development to be more wildlife-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Wildflower-Topped Extension Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoj-house.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Timber-Framed Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erbar-mattes.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Modern Agricultural Cumbrian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brampton-home.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Brick Timber Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chestnut-plantation.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md)