# Sun-Capturing House Extensions Each Part of This Extension is Orientated to Capture Sunlight By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-extension References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/03/28/blee-halligan-triptych-house-extension-manchester/) & [bleehalligan](http://www.bleehalligan.co.uk/) Blee Halligan Architects designed a [house extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension) that captures sunlight all throughout the day. The three roof extensions on the Manchester bungalow face south, east and west, respectively, so the interior spaces receive the optimal amount of sunlight at times appropriate for the rooms functions. Each section of the extension has [double-height windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house) to allow a ton of natural light to flood the space. The kitchen faces east, so the rising sun creates a bright space for eating in the morning. The living room faces west as to receive sunlight for a relaxing evening. Each window looks out upon the garden, and the external walls of the house are covered in dark-stained larch panels to help it blend in with the [natural surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar Orientation:** Opportunity to design buildings with specific orientations to maximize sunlight capture throughout the day. - **Natural Light Integration:** Opportunity to incorporate large windows and open spaces to flood interior spaces with natural light. - **Blending with Nature:** Opportunity to use natural materials and colors to seamlessly integrate buildings with their natural surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative design techniques to optimize sun-capturing potential in building extensions. - **Construction:** Construction companies can adapt building techniques to incorporate large windows and open spaces for natural light integration. - **Woodworking:** Woodworkers can capitalize on the demand for dark-stained larch panels to create aesthetically pleasing exteriors that blend with nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-to-Wall Skylight Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datum-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Brick Garden Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hops-house.md) - [Window-Lined Country Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rathdown.md) - [Flexible Family Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Tranquil Subdued House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliotrope-architects.md) - [Sustainable Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-pitches.md)