# Entirely Transparent Homes House NA in Japan is Clearly a Privacy-Reducing Abode By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-na References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/unusual-homes/) The people in Japan who live in this entirely [transparent home in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house) called [House NA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house) must be fairly confident because this [glass house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat) provides very little privacy. House Na was not designed to come across as boastful or in your face; rather, it was inspired by our ancient predecessors who lived in the trees. Still, the concept is a very bold statement. There are certainly benefits to living in space that is completely transparent, but allowing the world to see your every move is a step not many are willing to take. Although I'm sure your plants would thank you for providing them with ample sunlight, your neighbors might not be so pleased. As you can imagine, House NA attracts a lot of attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Transparent Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unique and visually stunning transparent structures. - **Privacy-enhancing Technology:** Potential for innovative solutions and technologies that allow for privacy and security in transparent spaces. - **Sustainable Living:** Demand for environmentally friendly materials and technologies to balance transparency and energy efficiency in homes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the possibilities of incorporating transparency into their designs and creating new experiences for residents. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop privacy-enhancing technologies, such as smart glass or privacy films, for transparent spaces. - **Green Building:** Green building industry can innovate with sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions to make transparent homes more environmentally friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Compact Japanese Moden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa.md) - [Wooden Louvre Secluded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama.md)