# Sustainable Glazed Abodes Tim Spicer Architects Renovated a Heritage Home in Melbourne By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-home References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/12/16/chestnut-street-by-tim-spicer-architects-and-felicity-dessewffy/) & [tim-spicer](http://www.tim-spicer.com/) Tim Spicer Architects partnered with Felicity Dessewffy to redesign an existing [heritage home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mygunyah-by-the-circus), essentially transforming it into a modern residence for a young family. Located in a quiet suburb in Melbourne, Australia, the Chestnut Street House is a two-storey, inward facing residence with acute social capabilities. Inside, the rake of the living room ceiling allows the space to be opened towards the garden. Double-height glazed windows foster a connection between the room and the outdoor deck, simultaneously allowing natural light to flood the interior of the home. The windows double as a [sustainable solar feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-pitches). The facade is composed of [copper-toned metal and timber screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom), a combination that was chosen to add warmth to the exterior and contrast against the surrounding greenery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 66% | 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 - **Sustainable Glazed Windows:** Opportunities to develop new, sustainable materials for glazed windows that allow for a connection between indoor and outdoor living. - **Heritage Home Renovations:** Innovations in renovating and updating heritage homes to meet modern standards and design preferences while maintaining their historical significance. - **Indoor-outdoor Living:** Advancements in creating living spaces that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces for a more connected living experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore sustainable materials and design options for glazed windows and heritage home renovations. - **Construction:** Builders and contractors can incorporate new sustainable materials and design features into their projects to create indoor-outdoor living spaces. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing sustainable solar features for glazed windows can be a new area of focus for companies in the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Illuminated Curved Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereus-house.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Garden-Connecting Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splinter-society.md) - [Urban Layered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house.md)