# Dense Plant-Covered Homes House Patrocinio by Rebelo De Andrade is an Architectural Chia Pet By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-patrocinio References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/plant-covered-house-patrocinio-by-rebelo-de-andrade) & [rebelodeandrade](http://www.rebelodeandrade.com/) [Vertical gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house) may be old news now, but the House Patrocinio takes them to a whole new level worthy of being noted. Densely packed plants scale the walls of this rectangular home, giving it more of a Chia Pet look that some of its predecessors lacked. Covered on all four sides, except for where there are windows and entrances, the House Patrocinio is a veritable forest in the middle of the city. Designed by Rebelo de Andrade, the House Patrocinio is home to about 25 different Iberian and Mediterranean varieties of plants for a total of approximately 4,500. Full of lush texture, fresh scents and vibrant colors, the House Patrocinio is located in Lisbon, Portugal. Boasting [three storeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-house) and a rooftop lap pool, the House Patrocinio is a sight to behold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dense Plant-covered Architecture:** Architects and engineers can explore innovative ways to incorporate greenery in the design and construction of buildings. - **Vertical Gardens 2.0:** This upgraded version of vertical gardens adds a new layer of possibilities for urban greening. - **Nature-inspired Housing:** Using nature as inspiration for building design can lead to more sustainable and ecologically friendly architecture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Engineering:** The House Patrocinio represents a new frontier in green architecture that architects and engineers can explore. - **Urban Planning and Landscaping:** The trend towards green buildings is driving demand for innovative solutions in urban planning and landscaping. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies may explore how incorporating dense plant-covered housing can increase property value and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Wall-Defined Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ptios-de-ptalas.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Park-Surrounded Interconnected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/praia-grande.md)