# Eco-Friendly Matrix Mansions The Michael Jantzen M House is Powered by Sustainable Energy Sources By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-m-house References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/m-house-by-michael-jantzen/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [michaeljantzen](http://www.michaeljantzen.com/) The Michael Jantzen M House is the newest addition to his collection of sustainable eco-architectural masterpieces. The literal green house was designed to function as either a [private vacation retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) or a hi-tech resort complex. It is powered by sustainable energy sources such as sun and wind energy and is completely self-sufficent. According to Hype Beast, the house was "built from his pronounced M-vironment system [and] consists of a series of rectangular panels that are attached with hinges to an open space frame grid of seven interlocking cubes." **Implications** - In response to the eco movement, architects and designers are adopting [sustainable eco-friendly alternatives to modern structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm). Consumers concerned with the state of the environment are looking for private spaces, retail spaces, or even offices that reflect this concern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Eco-architecture:** The trend of sustainable eco-friendly architecture is disrupting traditional building methods, creating new opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate sustainable energy sources into their designs. - **Self-sufficient Buildings:** The concept of self-sufficient buildings, powered by sustainable energy sources like sun and wind, is a growing trend that presents opportunities for sustainable energy companies to collaborate with architects and designers on new projects. - **Modular Design:** Modular design, as demonstrated in the M House, is a trend that allows for flexibility and adaptability in building design, creating opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate sustainable, modular elements into their projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry is being disrupted by the trend of sustainable eco-friendly architecture, presenting new opportunities to incorporate sustainable energy sources and modular design into building projects. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry is finding new opportunities to collaborate with architects and designers on self-sufficient building projects that incorporate sustainable energy sources like sun and wind. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has an opportunity to meet the needs of environmentally-conscious consumers by incorporating sustainable, self-sufficient design into vacation retreats and resorts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md)