# Daylight Utilization Homes Gebhartstrasse Apartment Building by Halle 58 Architects is Eco-Friendl By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-58-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/23/gebhartstrasse-apartment-building-by-halle-58-architects/) & [halle58.ch](http://www.halle58.ch/) The 'Gebhartstrasse Apartment Building' by Halle 58 Architects took one year to be built, but the finished product certainly proves it was worth the time and labour. The house was built to resemble an apartment condo with [three floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-64). The ground plan of this home is said to have a boat-shape. Additionally, the 'Gebhartstrasse Apartment Building' by Halle 58 Architects is made out of a [wood framework](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods). With the [large windows on the southwest end](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datum-house), this home allows a lot of sunlight to pass through. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to design sustainable buildings with eco-friendly materials and efficient use of resources. - **Daylight Utilization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating large windows and skylights in buildings to maximize natural light and reduce reliance on artificial lighting. - **Wooden Framework:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for construction industry to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials by utilizing wood framework. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to incorporate sustainable design principles and eco-friendly materials in their projects. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for construction companies to explore alternative building materials like wood framework to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for renewable energy companies to develop solutions that optimize daylight utilization in buildings and reduce reliance on artificial lighting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Green Timber Duplex Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babendiekstrae-23.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Bright Urban Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-64.md)