The Hill House by Paterson Architects is located in rural Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Built with FRC-sourced wood, this converted farm house is practically carbon neutral. This single-story residence sprawls out atop of a rolling hill to overlook the pastures below.
MAB Limited commissioned Paterson Architects to build the Hill House. The single-family residence is comfortably contemporary in design but fits in seamlessly with its surroundings.
Implications - As more modern designs emerge every day, the need for more eco-friendly elements grows as well. The overwhelming amount of ultra-modern products is creating a desire to revert back to the natural world. Designs that integrate the modern with a more organic side will attract a larger audience than simply focusing on one or the other.
What's Driving This Trend
- Secluded Sustainable Homes
- Designs that integrate modernity with eco-friendliness will attract a larger audience.
- Frc-sourced Wood Construction
- Increased use of FRC-sourced wood in construction due to its eco-friendliness.
- Contemporary Rural Architecture
- Growing interest in contemporary architecture designs that blend in with the natural surroundings in rural areas.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
- Opportunity to invest in eco-friendly single-family residences in rural areas.
- Architecture
- Increased demand for architects who specialize in contemporary designs that blend in with the natural surroundings in rural areas.
- Sustainable Materials
- Increased demand for sustainable materials in construction due to the trend towards eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality in building designs.
