# Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings The Martian House is a Prototype Shelter for Astronauts By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/16/golden-martian-house-inflated-bristol-dockside-hugh-broughton/)  The Martian House is an inflatable building with a golden exterior, created by UK studios [Hugh Broughton Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet) and Pearce+ in collaboration with artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent. Positioned near the M Shed museum in Bristol, UK, this [inflatable structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenonest) explores ways for people to live on Mars. This is a particularly interesting topic as many innovators and space companies have hinted and perused a desire to research new potential planets for human settlement. The Martian House will be in its place beside the M Shed museum for five months. The art project is designed as a [shelter prototype for two astronauts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus). Ella Good and Nicki Kent first conceived this idea during a residency and through its realization, they hope to initiate dialogues "about the future and resourceful living." Image Credit: Luke O'Donovan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inflatable Building Materials:** Developing innovative materials for inflatable structures could lead to new opportunities for sustainable and efficient housing on Earth and in space. - **Space Habitat Design:** As space exploration and colonization become a more prominent objective, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design and build livable habitats for humans on other planets. - **Sustainable Living in Extreme Environments:** The exploration of new technologies and strategies for living in extreme environments, such as space or remote parts of Earth, can have positive environmental impacts and lead to new products and services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Inflatable building materials and space habitat design present opportunities for companies in the construction industry to innovate and develop new products and services. - **Space Technology:** The need for livable habitats and sustainable living in space creates opportunities for space technology companies to develop new products and services that meet the unique demands of extraterrestrial environments. - **Art and Design:** Projects like the Martian House demonstrate the role of art and design in sparking dialogue about the future and resourceful living, presenting opportunities for artists and designers to contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Sustainable Alien Planet Colonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colony-concept.md) - [Inflatable Moon Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blompod.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Inflatable Modular Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Inflated Design Classroom Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermittent-dome.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md)