# Isolated Sustainable Communities Kevin Faingnaert Captures a Unique Lifestyle in Matavenero, Spain By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-faingnaert References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/kevin-faingnaert-matavenero-village) & [kevinfaingnaert](http://www.kevinfaingnaert.com/) Kevin Faingnaert provides a refreshing lifestyle alternative to the urban one many modern societies adhere to. Venturing to a [remote ecovillage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) high up in the isolated mountains of Northwest Spain called Matavenero, he documented the going-ons of a unique community in which materialism does not exist. Through this once in a lifetime experience, Kevin Faingnaert not only learned about its inhabitants, but also about the [sustainable lives they lead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin). My Modern Met writes, "Each image captures the essence of the Matavenero way of life by showcasing the beauty of Mother Nature from the perspective of these [eco-conscious individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre). When observing the unembellished photographs, it is almost as if viewers are taken to a world where nature is allowed to retain its wild and free state of being." It's a beautiful way of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Communities:** Exploring alternative and sustainable lifestyles for urban or remote areas - **Ecovillages:** Creating self-sustaining communities that prioritize ecological responsibility and social living - **Minimalism Culture:** Promoting a simpler lifestyle through minimalistic living ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate Development:** Designing and creating self-sustaining eco-communities - **Sustainable Tourism:** Developing tourism packages that promote sustainable and peaceful living experiences - **Renewable Energy:** Providing eco-friendly energy solutions for remote sustainable communities ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Balearic Island Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-reusing-posidonia.md)