Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,935 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,972 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,972 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,935 cutting edge ideas.

Extended Slope Homes

The House in Yatsugatake Extends Out of a Sloping Mountain Ridge

— September 9, 2014 — Art & Design
The House in Yatsugatake is, as the name suggests, a residential property located in the Yatsugatake mountains of Japan. However what makes this particular architectural project so unique is the fact that it sits positioned on a sloping mountain ridge at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains, offering expansive, unhindered views of the Japanese landscape. The property, which was conceived by the Kidosaki Architects Studio, maximizes potential sight lines by virtue of being horizontally extended, with a pair of diagonal steel cylinders supporting the cantilevered mass.

Upon entering the House in Yatsugatake, viewers enter a corridor that takes them to the living room, which features floor-to-ceiling glazing intended to immerse occupants in the terrain that surrounds them.

Photo Credits: designboom, kidosaki
Trend Themes
1. Horizontal Extension - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop architectural projects that maximize sight lines by horizontally extending the structure.
2. Cantilevered Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create buildings with cantilevered mass supported by diagonal steel cylinders for unique architectural aesthetics and expansive views.
3. Floor-to-ceiling Glazing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate floor-to-ceiling glazing in living spaces to provide immersive views of the surrounding environment.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize architectural design by implementing horizontal extension and cantilevered structures for enhanced visual experiences.
2. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new construction techniques and materials to create buildings with elaborate cantilevered designs and floor-to-ceiling glazing.
3. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique properties with horizontal extension and floor-to-ceiling glazing to offer buyers extraordinary views and living experiences.
1.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness