# Eco Car Architecture Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-02-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markus-voglreiter-auto-residence References: [mnn](http://www.mnn.com/your-home/remodeling-design/blogs/a-car-you-can-truly-live-in) & [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2010/07/29/auto-residence-by-markus-voglreiter/) The Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is a [car-shaped house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-house) that does more than just please the eye. The home is also an [eco-friendly abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-residu), making it a competitive structure in modern architecture and the environmental revolution. The home has been constructed in Gnigl, Austria, and looks like a classic 70s vehicle. Its green attributes include [energy-efficient heating and insulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects) which helps the home make the most of the energy it consumes while ensuring that it doesn't use much energy to begin with. Voglreiter turns the stigma of living out of your car on its head! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The trend of constructing environmentally friendly homes is growing, with a focus on energy-efficient heating and insulation. - **Sustainable Housing:** People are looking for innovative ways to live sustainably, and car-shaped homes like the 'Auto Residence' are a unique and potentially disruptive option. - **Integrated Living:** Combining architectural design with environmental practices is a powerful trend as seen in the 'Auto Residence' that offers both beauty and sustainable living. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has an opportunity to incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient design practices in all their projects. - **Housing:** The housing industry can leverage the trend of sustainable living to offer unique and eco-friendly living options to consumers, potentially disrupting the traditional home market. - **Green Technology:** The growth of eco-friendly architecture relies heavily on the advancement of green technology, offering opportunities for innovation and disruption in this sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Eco-Friendly Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dufour.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transformer-house.md) - [Modular Tiny Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vettel-haus.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md)