# Eucalyptus-Enclosed Houses This Housing Complex was Built for Doctors and Nurses in Rwanda By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housing-complex References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/07/24/sharon-davis-rwanda-partners-in-health-housing-complex-doctors-nurses-rwinkwavu-hospital/) & [pih.org](http://www.pih.org/) New York architect Sharon Davis has designed and created a [sustainable housing complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) for the doctors and nurses of Rwanda. This project is the result of Davis collaborating with ‘Partners in Health.’ The materials used for this housing complex are eco-friendly supplies that came from the local region. The complex is largely made from the use of [eucalyptus trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods). These trees not only enclose some of the porches and act as walls, they also provide closure to many doorways. The roofing is made using cross-ventilation in order to maintain a cool interior. There is a bricking portion of the complex that creates two houses holding eight people in each building. The [community-focused complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional) was built directly next to the local hospital, which allows the hospital staff to remain close to work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Housing:** The use of eco-friendly supplies and local materials can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the housing industry. - **Biophilic Design:** The incorporation of natural elements such as eucalyptus trees in housing design can provide a unique selling point for developers looking to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Innovative Roofing:** The use of cross-ventilation roofing design can help improve energy efficiency in homes and offer a sustainable solution for the roofing industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Developers can look into the use of sustainable and locally sourced materials to create eco-friendly buildings and establish their niche in the construction industry. - **Hospitals:** Hospitals can explore the benefits of building staff housing next to their facilities to provide convenience and a sense of community for their employees. - **Renewable Energy:** The roofing industry can aim to develop innovative roofing materials that promote cross-ventilation and energy efficiency to meet the rising demand for renewable and sustainable energy solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthened Wall Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rwanda-institute-for-conservation-agriculture.md) - [Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shigeru-ban-1.md) - [Forest Nestled Vaulted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendy-house.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md)