# Lantern-Inspired Homes The 'House M' Home Uses the Sun's Light to Illuminate in Any Weather By M | Published 2013-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiko-maita-architect-office References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/keiko-maita-architect-office-house/) & [maitakeiko](http://www.maitakeiko.com/) The 'M House' by Keiko Maita Architect Office is the perfect home for anyone who loves sunshine. Designed to mimic a lamp and use [natural sunlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-emma), the 'M House' gradually lights up as the sun rises and darkens as the sun sets. The 'M House' is covered with a special canopy-like transparent, white fabric that allows sunlight to penetrate through. The fabric also retains the sunlight as a natural heating source to keep the house warm. Though the [transparent fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house) is sheer, it is waterproof and strong enough to block out any element, from rain to snow. Situated in a forest-covered natural setting, the Covered with a special canopy-like transparent while fabric, the Keiko Maita Architect Office's 'M House' is a beautifully breathtaking home that mimics the sun. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/keiko-maita-architect-office-house/), [maitakeiko](http://www.maitakeiko.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar Powered Homes:** Designing homes inspired technology that gradually lights up as the sun rises offers disruptive innovation opportunities for renewable energy companies. - **Smart Home Monitors:** Creating smart home products that are attuned to homeowners lighting preferences and adjust accordingly presents an opportunity for smart home technology developers. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Developing eco-friendly building materials for homes that can withstand any weather presents an opportunity for construction companies looking for sustainable innovations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The development of solar powered homes presents opportunities for renewable energy companies to invest in residential energy solutions. - **Smart Home Technology:** There is an opportunity for smart home technology developers to create products that cater to homeowners' lighting preferences. - **Construction:** Developing eco-friendly building materials is an opportunity for construction companies to innovate in sustainable home building solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Centric Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10m.md) - [Natural Light-Based Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voids.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-lantern.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Climate-Generating Skylight Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Environmentally Blending Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineffable-light.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md)