# Geometric Cement Residences Haus H36 by MBA/S Redefines an Unexpected Building Material By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-h36 References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/haus-h36-by-mba-s-traditional-materials-evolve) & [mbas.de](http://mbas.de) [Haus H36](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) by German architecture studio Matthias Bauer MBA/s is a 3 storey villa that is located in the heart of Stuttgart. The home is constructed using an unexpected material, a type of [ultra-light cement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house) that adorns its layered facade. "Manufactured by Tecnhopor, the concrete mix uses foam glass ballasts as their aggregate - instead of traditional gravel - so that air voids make up 25% of its matrix." This modernist home boasts walls that are 45 centimeters thick and requires no added padding or insulation during construction. The use of cement as a building medium ensures this home's inhabitants are comfortable in winter and summer months. Fusing cement with [geometric glass and wood panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel), Haus H36 embraces modern minimalism with its striking design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Cement Residences:** Opportunity for the development of more homes using unconventional building materials like cement. - **Ultra-light Cement:** Potential for innovative construction techniques and materials that utilize foam glass ballasts as aggregate in cement mixes. - **Modern Minimalism:** Innovative opportunities to combine cement with geometric glass and wood panels to create visually striking architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** Architecture and construction companies can explore the use of unconventional building materials and techniques to create unique and sustainable structures. - **Building Materials:** Companies in the building materials industry can develop and manufacture ultra-light cement mixes using foam glass ballasts as aggregate, offering improved insulation and comfort for buildings. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can incorporate modern minimalism in their designs by utilizing geometric cement, glass, and wood elements to create visually striking spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Communal Concrete Home Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-c.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Modern Concrete Hayfield Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/759-house.md) - [Textured Concrete Tiered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-house.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Cement Block-Decorated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-houses.md)