# Grassy Knoll Hideaways La Maison-Vague by Patrick Nadeau is a Green Affordable Housing Project By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-maison-vague References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/05/30/la-maison-vague-by-patrick-nadeau/#more-79657) & [patricknadeau](http://www.patricknadeau.com/) 'La Maison-Vague' by architect Patrick Nadeau is a very interesting [affordable housing project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) that is currently under construction in Reims, France. The home is shaped like a [huge hump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house) [covered in plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante). The benefits from a home like this, both to the environment and your wallet (think of the low cooling costs in the summer!) are many. If I was a kid living in this neighborhood, I'd be riding my bike right over La Maison-Vague the first chance I got. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Architecture:** The trend towards utilizing sustainable materials and designs in architecture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry. - **Affordable Housing:** The trend towards developing affordable housing solutions addresses the growing need for accessible housing options and presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate industry. - **Vertical Gardens:** The trend towards incorporating vertical gardens in buildings provides disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning and landscaping industries by maximizing green spaces in limited areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend towards green architecture by implementing sustainable practices and materials in their projects, offering eco-friendly alternatives. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can take advantage of the trend towards affordable housing by developing innovative solutions that cater to the needs of low-income individuals and families, providing them with quality and cost-effective homes. - **Urban Planning:** The trend towards vertical gardens presents disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning by transforming urban environments into greener and more sustainable spaces, improving air quality and enhancing the overall well-being of residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balearic Island Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-reusing-posidonia.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Wavy Concrete Roof-Topped Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaazh-house.md) - [Perched Grassy Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Contemporary Mountainous Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainous-home.md) - [Rammed Earth Parisian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-franca.md)