# Forest-Reflecting Glass Homes This Modern Tower House Refelcts the Forest and Surrounding Area By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-04-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-tower-house References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/gluck-tower-house) & [gluckplus](http://gluckplus.com/) Architect Thomas Gluck created this modern tower house as a [vacation home that overlooks treetops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin). The structure consists of [yellow glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golde-house) and is four stories tall, with each minimalist level comprising of a small bedroom and a bathroom. The top floor expands horizontally outwards and is considered to be the majority of the living space. From that point of view, it showcases [views of Catskill mountain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche) and surrounding lakes. This construction of this home is eco-friendly and was intended to prevent disturbing the wooden area while keeping its footprint to a minimum. During the winter, only 28% of the home is heated, and the colorful stairwells release the warm air from the house to keep the space cool during summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Designing buildings with minimal environmental impact and energy efficiency. - **Minimalist Living Spaces:** Creating living spaces with a focus on simplicity, functionality, and decluttering. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Promoting travel and vacation experiences that prioritize environmental conservation and preservation. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative architects and designers can explore methods to create eco-friendly structures that blend with the natural environment. - **Home Construction and Renovation:** The home construction industry can incorporate sustainable practices and eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels, resorts, and vacation rental businesses can attract environmentally conscious travelers by offering sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md) - [Dark-Green Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalar-architecture.md) - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md) - [Glass Philosophical Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md)