# Protective Concrete Forest Homes 'House Zeist' is a Solid Bunker in the Middle of the Forest By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-zeist References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/894733/house-zeist-bedaux-de-brouwer-architects) When living in a rural, natural area, it's easy to feel exposed, but the residents of '[House Zeist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill)' aren't likely to be too concerned about their wellbeing. That's because the home is designed to look solid and imposing. Despite being in the midst of a [dense forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house) in the Dutch town of the same name, House Zeist looks like a military bunker, contributing to a feeling of security for the residents. Though House Zeist has a martial aesthetic, the architects didn't let that style impede the actual quality of living in the home. Many of its walls are [primarily glass windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house), leaving plenty of space for natural light to pour into the interior. The home thus captures the best of both worlds: the natural and the civilized alike. Image Credit: [Michel Kievits](https://www.michelkievits.nl/), Peter Keijsers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Protective Architecture:** Designing homes that appear solid and imposing to create a sense of security for residents. - **Integration of Nature and Technology:** Incorporating natural elements like glass windows to bring in natural light while maintaining the comfort of a modern home. - **Rural Defense Design:** Exploring architecture that blends into its natural surroundings to protect against potential threats. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Construction:** Opportunities for architects and builders to create homes that prioritize safety and aesthetics. - **Smart Home Technology:** Developing innovative solutions to seamlessly integrate technology and nature in home design. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Designing environmentally friendly homes that optimize energy efficiency while providing a sense of security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [Forest-Enclosed Villa Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bd-house.md)