# Waterproof Modern Dog Houses Barkitecture’s Flat-Pack, Lightweight Dog Houses are Customizable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-dog-houses References: [dog-milk](http://dog-milk.com/designer-dog-houses-from-barkitecture/) & [register.barkitecture.dog](https://register.barkitecture.dog/) Many pet owners are looking to provide comfortable, modern dog houses for their pets that also complement a contemporary style of decorating. Barkitecture recently launched what it calls 'The World's First Affordable Designer Dog House,' which is made with a lightweight, waterproof material that can be easily kept outside in either warm or cold weather, or disassembled and transported to a new location as needed. For assembly, no tools are needed to put the portable dog home together. As it stands, Barkitectures stylish dog houses are offered in a range of sizes for different breeds, as well as three colors, with a few designer collaborations in the works. Pet owners will appreciate that customizations can easily be made to the design to suit one's personal style preferences or pet's personality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Dog Houses:** Minimalist and customizable dog houses that blend seamlessly with modern decor. - **Lightweight Materials:** New technologies in lightweight materials that are durable and weatherproof are revolutionizing the pet housing market. - **Customization and Personalization:** The demand for customizable and personalized dog houses that reflect the owner's style and the pet's personality is on the rise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Furniture and Accessories:** The pet furniture and accessories industry can leverage modern designs and customization options to create innovative and stylish dog houses. - **Construction and Building Materials:** The construction and building materials industry can explore lightweight, waterproof materials for various applications, including pet housing. - **Transportation and Logistics:** The transportation and logistics industry can cater to the growing demand for portable dog houses that can be easily disassembled and relocated. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowowhaus.md) - [Ultra-Simple Unibody Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cottage-dog-house.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Off-Grid Dog House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-house-prototype.md) - [Workplace-Friendly Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barc-dog-kennel.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Flat-Packed Dog Kennels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barc.md) - [Interactive Modular Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fetch-house.md) - [Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuto-pet-house.md)