# Self-Renovating Homes The Hillside Ecohouse Adds Style Without New Material By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-ecohouse References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/04/20/hill-end-ecohouse-by-riddel-architecture/) & [rara.net.au](http://www.rara.net.au/) The Hillside Ecohouse is [sustainable living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) at its best. What you see in the images is a [modern addition to an old home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denton-reserve). Pretty standard right? Wrong. Unlike 99.9% of other renovations out there that use all new material for their add-ons, this home took 80% of the material from the existing structure and re-used it to create something aesthetically pleasing. The fact that the Hillside Ecohouse used almost all recycled material for the addition meant that the tear-down process had to be done a completely new way--absolutely nothing could be broken apart. Though the process was extremely tedious, the end result is a beautiful, 6-star energy-rated home with a warm interior and a green conscience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Renovations:** Opportunity for renovating homes using recycled materials to minimize waste and create eco-friendly living spaces. - **Circular Economy:** Growing trend of reusing existing materials in construction projects instead of relying on new resources, leading to reduced environmental impact. - **Energy-efficient Homes:** Increasing demand for homes with high energy ratings, creating opportunities for incorporating sustainable practices and technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to adopt sustainable renovation practices and offer eco-friendly solutions to clients. - **Architecture:** Architects can play a crucial role in designing homes that prioritize recycled materials and energy efficiency for a sustainable future. - **Green Building:** Growing industry focused on designing, constructing, and renovating buildings with minimal environmental impact, driving the need for innovative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md) - [Sustainable Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-pitches.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Plant-Filled Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md)