# Rural Forest Shelters The Jeffry's House Shelter is Located in the Irish Countryside By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrys-house References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/jeffrys-house-thomas-obrien-emily-mannion/33353/) & [totobark](http://www.totobark.com/) Jeffry's House is a peculiar shelter and installation set up by architect Thomas O'Brien and artist Emily Mannion in the Irish countryside. The structure is Ireland's first architectural installation in a forest park, and is designed to respect and fit in with its rural surroundings. The house is named after Jeffry's Lough, a lake that once existed nearby but has since disappeared. Jeffry's House consists of a wooden frame structure that is covered by thatch. It is designed to [sit on stilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest) so as to not disturb and ground beneath it. Located towards the edge of a forest, it offers visitors shelter as well as [peaceful views of the nearby sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openspace-architecture), sand dunes and distant mountains. It aims to provoke conversation and dialogue between people and their surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Installations in Nature:** Opportunity for architects and artists to create unique structures that blend with and respect their natural surroundings. - **Thatch as a Sustainable Building Material:** Potential for utilizing thatch as an eco-friendly and visually appealing option for constructing shelters and dwellings. - **Promoting Dialogue Between People and the Environment:** Focus on designing spaces that encourage interaction and appreciation for the natural world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to integrate structures into natural environments, creating harmonious spaces. - **Construction:** Thatch as a building material can be an alternative option for sustainable construction, revolutionizing traditional building practices. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Investment potential in creating unique and immersive experiences for visitors who seek eco-friendly accommodations in natural settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woodland Arts Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md) - [Red Roof-Topped Irish Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-lodge.md) - [Off-Grid Mountain Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-show.md) - [Forest Sanctuary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Forested Raised Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest.md)