# Garden-Facade Residences The Green Box by Act Romegialli is Overrun with Climbing Plants By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-box-by-act-romegialli References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/green-house-climbing-vegetation.html) & [actromegialli.it](http://www.actromegialli.it/) The [Green Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimoflage) by Act Romegialli, an Italian architecture firm, looks like a house that has been left in neglect, something someone would stumble upon and dismiss as an abandoned structure. With foliage growing all over it, it is only natural to come to that conclusion. In reality, it was purposefully designed to accommodate such overwhelming greenery. Once a small unused garage of a private residence in the Raethian Alps, the Green Box by Act Romegialli has been converted into a cozy home that bleeds into its [natural environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove). The exterior is made out of lightweight galvanized metal and steel wire to better support the [climbing plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house). Inside it boasts a space for gardening tools, a cooking area and a living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Façade Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate living walls or green facades into building designs. - **Sustainable Housing Solutions:** Potential for developing homes that blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings while promoting sustainability. - **Nature-inspired Interior Design:** Growing demand for interior spaces that incorporate natural elements to create a harmonious and calming environment. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in designing eco-friendly buildings with integrated green facades. - **Real Estate:** Potential for developing sustainable and unique properties that appeal to environmentally-conscious buyers. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to create nature-inspired interiors that promote well-being and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climbing Plant-Wrapped Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevogilde.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Lantern-Topped Sleek Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house.md)