# Submerged Sustainable Housing The Meadow House by Ian Macdonald is an Ingenious Eco Home By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house-by-ian-macdonald References: [world-architects](http://www.world-architects.com/projects/projects_detail/25833) & [azuremagazine](http://www.azuremagazine.com/index.php) The Meadow House by Ian Macdonald is an unobtrusive structure with some truly inspired green innovations. The home is situated in Ontario, Canada, where the dichotomy between [seasonal temperatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin) means that any residential structure needs to be able to deal with summer heat and winter cold equally effectively. To this end, the Meadow House by Ian Macdonald has a [low profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house) to protect it from the icy winter gusts that sweep across the surrounding open plain, and an eco-friendly heat pump to battle the chill. In the summer, however, the building's [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1) and large periscope windows keep it cool and naturally breezy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Submerged Sustainable Housing:** Designing homes that are partially or fully submerged can provide innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. - **Eco-friendly Heat Pump:** Developing and utilizing heat pumps that rely on renewable energy sources can significantly reduce carbon emissions in residential buildings. - **Green Roof Technology:** Advancing green roof technology can help regulate indoor temperature and promote sustainable urban development. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and builders can explore submerged sustainable housing designs to create eco-friendly and resilient residential structures. - **Renewable Energy:** The development and adoption of eco-friendly heat pumps can open up opportunities for renewable energy companies in the residential sector. - **Urban Planning and Design:** Incorporating green roof technology into urban planning can contribute to creating greener and more sustainable cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md)