# Boxy Branched Eco-Structures 'Large Tree House' by Bignatov Studio is Green in Bulgaria By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-tree-house References: [archzine](http://archzine.com/architecture/large-home-tree-by-ignatov-architects/) & [bignatov](http://bignatov.com/) Bignatov Studio New York is the young architectural firm behind the beautiful Large Tree House design located in Zvezditsa, Bulgaria. The Large Tree House is sited on a reclaimed illegal waste dumping site. The [branch-like wall design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house) is intended to symbolize regrowth and renewal. Large Tree House not only stands as a symbol to the reclamation effort, but as a model of the future. In addition to its [rainwater collection system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina), the eco-conscious home uses geothermal and solar energy to heat, cool and power itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend of sustainable architecture is driving the development of eco-conscious homes like the Large Tree House, which utilize renewable energy sources and incorporate environmentally friendly design practices. - **Regenerative Design:** Regenerative design principles are being applied to architectural projects like the Large Tree House, which repurposes reclaimed land and incorporates elements that symbolize regrowth and renewal. - **Self-sufficient Homes:** The concept of self-sufficient homes is gaining traction as seen in the Large Tree House, which incorporates rainwater collection, geothermal and solar energy systems to operate independently from the grid. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The Architecture industry is embracing sustainable and regenerative design principles to create eco-conscious structures like the Large Tree House. - **Renewable Energy:** The Renewable Energy industry plays a crucial role in providing the technology and solutions necessary for self-sufficient homes, such as the Large Tree House, that rely on geothermal and solar energy. - **Environmental Conservation:** The Environmental Conservation sector can benefit from innovative projects like the Large Tree House, which repurpose reclaimed land and serve as symbols of sustainable development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baltic.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md)