# Weathered Environmental Homes The Island House Blends in with the Natural Landscape By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/06/20/island-house-by-peter-rose-partners/) & [roseandpartners](http://www.roseandpartners.com/) Peter Rose + Partners have designed the 'Island House,' a family residence located in Edgartown, Massachusetts. The home is comprised of four structures -- a main residence, garage, storage shed and [boat house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor) -- all nestled onto the Chappaquiddick island. The architects designed the project to have as [minimal an effect on the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) as possible, as well as a small visual impact. The home's exterior is made from unpainted wood that's intended to weather over time, blending it into the surrounding landscape. The main house offers incredible views of Nantucket and the Cape Pogue Bay from the east, and of the ocean and Edgartown from the west. In terms of environmental impact, the house utilizes a rigid insulation system and calibrated window openings that encourage natural ventilation, reducing the cost of regulating the interior temperature. The [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin), which is covered in sea grasses, also serves to provide greater thermal performance and insulation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 63% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmentally-friendly Homes:** The trend is to build homes with minimal environmental impact. - **Weathered Aesthetic:** The trend is to use materials and design elements that have an intentional aging effect. - **Natural Integration:** The trend is to seamlessly integrate homes into the natural environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction Industry:** Construction companies can innovate with environmentally friendly materials and design elements. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can create designs that integrate naturally and have intentional aging effects. - **Real Estate Industry:** Real estate companies can promote the benefits of environmentally-friendly and naturally integrated homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Coastal Summer Calm Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md)