# Garbage-Constructed Villages The House of Contamination is a Project with a Project By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-contamination References: [raumlabor-berlin.de](http://www.raumlabor-berlin.de/) Trend Hunter may have featured [recycled- and trash-based architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) before, but none of them reached the scale that the [House of Contamination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces) has. More of a village than a house, it is a [massive garbage art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). Conceived by Raumlabor, the House of Contamination is part of this year's Artissima International Art Fair. Made up of everything from used clothing to discarded electronics, this temporary structure will house other installations within its trashy walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Garbage-constructed Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore alternative building materials and environmentally friendly construction methods using recycled or discarded materials. - **Trash-based Art Installations:** Artists and creative professionals can create unique and thought-provoking installations by repurposing garbage and showcasing the potential beauty in trash. - **Sustainable Villages:** A growing trend in eco-friendly communities where sustainable structures are built using recycled materials and waste, offering a disruptive approach to traditional housing development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can incorporate recycled materials and sustainable practices in their projects to promote environmental consciousness and innovation. - **Art and Culture:** Artists and cultural institutions can use garbage as a medium for artistic expression, challenging societal perceptions and promoting sustainability. - **Real Estate and Construction:** Real estate developers and construction companies can explore the use of recycled materials and sustainable building practices to create environmentally friendly communities and structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Immersive House Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md)