# Hybrid Lifestyle Homes The Live/Work Home Brings Together Work-Centric and Residential Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livework-home References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/dwell-development-live-work/39675/) & [dwelldevelopment](http://dwelldevelopment.com/design/west-seattle-live-work/) The Live/Work home is a residential dwelling, conceived and brought to life by [Dwell Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwell-and-chicory), that aims to make it easier for people to live and work (surprise, surprise) in the same space. This particular development aims to offer a [home-office hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshed) that significantly improves the lifestyles of residents, while keeping their environmental footprints down to a very bare minimum. This home has a number of [eco-friendly features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) such as weather-resistant barrier setups, triple-glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation systems and water heaters devoid of tanks. Ultimately, the Live/Work home makes it possible for people to bring together their home and work spaces, without compromising on any of their desire to contribute towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Live/work Home:** Creating a space that combines both residential and work functionalities. - **Eco-friendly Living:** Incorporating sustainable features and practices into residential designs. - **Work-life Integration:** Promoting a seamless integration of work and personal life within the same space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Developing innovative residential properties that cater to the growing demand for live/work spaces. - **Green Building:** Providing eco-friendly construction materials and techniques to support sustainable housing initiatives. - **Home Office Equipment:** Designing and manufacturing products specifically tailored for the live/work home environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Live-Work Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livework-unit.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md) - [Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknearhome-concept.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Remote Worker Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplgd-tiny-homes-kookaburra.md) - [Versatile Tiny Workspace Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browny.md) - [Modernism-Themed Residence Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-collection.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md)