# Upcycled Modern Housing The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners is Comfortable and Clean By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooramie-house-by-tobias-partners References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/08/08/the-mooramie-house-by-tobias-partners/) & [tobiaspartners](http://www.tobiaspartners.com/) The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners was once a [Federation-style cottage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension) that has been turned into a modern day house. Located in Sydney, Australia, the home is spacious and caters towards a more comfortable way of life. With [recycled wooden floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house), the Mooramie House by Tobias Partners also features massive windows which allows for natural sunlight. Eco-friendly and chic, what more can someone ask for in a home? **Implications** - In today's society, businesses have many consumer demands to try to meet. As the world continues to urbanize, environmentalism is continuing to expand resulting in a large clientele of [eco-conscious consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes). Businesses who tailor their products to complement the new green lifestyles being adapted by society will see large returns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Modern Housing:** Upcycling old architecture to create modern living spaces. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Designing sustainable homes with recycled materials and energy-efficient features. - **Natural Light Integration:** Incorporating large windows and skylights to maximize natural lighting. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and builders can incorporate eco-friendly design and upcycling techniques in their projects to appeal to environmentally conscious homeowners. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Home decor and furnishing companies can cater to consumers looking for sustainable, upcycled, and eco-friendly products to furnish their homes. - **Renewable Energy and Smart Home Systems:** Companies specializing in renewable energy and smart home systems can work with architecture and construction firms to create energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-theory.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md)