# Lush Wooden Homes The Garden House by Balance Associates Architects is Gorgeous By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-house-by-balance-associates-architects References: [balanceassociates](http://balanceassociates.com/projects/ghint.html) The [Garden House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house) by Balance Associates Architects is a gorgeously luxe [wood beam home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1). Balance Associate Architects has a special knack for creating spaces that combine modern design with a cozy cabin feel through their use of wooden beams. With the gorgeous, natural-looking and uneven beams in the center of the living room of this abode, the Garden House by Balance Associates Architects is a dream space for many. With its [open concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove), the square-shaped home allows residents to fully maximize the space to their advantage and allowing many design options. The floor-to-ceiling windows, coupled with the exaggerated high ceiling, allows for complete utilization of the view and light this house provides. Since you can get as much natural light as possible, this house offers a green, energy-efficient solution to residents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Wooden Homes:** Opportunity for luxury home builders to incorporate wooden beams and create modern yet cozy living spaces. - **Open Concept Design:** Potential for architects and interior designers to embrace open concept designs that maximize space and offer versatile design options. - **Energy-efficient Housing:** Demand for green, energy-efficient homes with floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings creating a connection with nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Home Construction:** Builders specializing in luxury homes can leverage the trend of incorporating wooden beams to create unique and stunning living spaces. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the popularity of open concept designs that maximize space and offer flexibility for customization. - **Green Building and Energy Efficiency:** Companies in the green building industry can seize the opportunity to meet the rising demand for energy-efficient homes with sustainable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Cozy Gaden Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Skylit Belgian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-winter-garden.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md)