# Home Office Backyard Pods Moss by Victor Vetterlein Provides a Separated Personal Workspace By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-by-victor-vetterlein References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2013/01/work-in-your-ba.php) & [victorvetterlein](http://victorvetterlein.com/) Working from home can be a challenge for even the most disciplined individual; Moss by Victor Vetterlein, a designer based in New York City, provides one way to mitigate the challenge. It is small, self-contained pod perfect for the backyard of a home that can act as a workspace. Removed from all distractions while also offering a sense of escape, this pod ensures that productivity and comfort are part of the work equation. Also known as Micro Office Systems Space, Moss by Victor Vetterlein boasts a bunker style with an eco-conscious edge. Underfloor heating and a wood stove keep the pod warm while the use of solar panels provides electricity. Although a basic unit won't be outfitted with running water or a washroom, it can be upgraded to house a portable toilet and kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Office Backyard Pods:** The trend of creating separate workspaces in the backyard of a home is disrupting the traditional office setup. - **Self-contained Workspaces:** The trend of using compact, self-contained pods for work purposes is creating innovative opportunities for remote work setups. - **Eco-conscious Office Solutions:** The trend of incorporating sustainable features, such as solar panels and underfloor heating, into home office pods is disrupting the traditional concept of workplace sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore the innovative design and construction of backyard office pods. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the growing demand for solar-powered home office pods. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** The furniture and interior design industry can create ergonomic and modular solutions specifically tailored for compact workspaces like backyard pods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-tiny-homes-1.md) - [Micro Backyard Work Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-office.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Nature-Inspired Geometric Office Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dzome.md) - [Wooden Site Home OFfices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-rock.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md)