# Cross-Laminated Timber Garages Motiv Architects' Eton Accessory Building is Located in Vancouver By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motiv-architects References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/01/eton-accessory-building-motiv-architects-vancouver/) Vancouver-based firm Motiv Architects' latest project is a contemporary garage built with cross-laminated timber materials. While the material is commonly used in [large scale projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-international-airport), Asher DeGroot and Tracey Mactavish of Motiv Architects wanted to showcase the material's versatility with a smaller scale project. Named the Eton Accessory Building, the garage is located in an alley and is connected to a nearby residence through a central garden space. The structure was built to house a home owner's vintage [Mustang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n-plus) while also functioning as a production and workshop space for a bag and belt brand. Measuring just 330 square feet in size, the [cross-laminated timber structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twofamily-house) boasts a pre-fabricated, simplistic design. Cross-laminted timber (CLT) is an engineered wood material that is best known for being cost-effective, eco-friendly, flexible and for offering thermal insulation thanks to its layered fabrication. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Delage ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cross-laminated Timber Architecture:** The use of cross-laminated timber is expanding to include smaller scale projects, creating opportunities for new and innovative architectural designs. - **Pre-fabricated Construction:** The use of pre-fabricated cross-laminated timber structures can greatly reduce construction time and costs, creating opportunities for increased efficiency in the construction industry. - **Eco-friendly Building Materials:** The increasing popularity of cross-laminated timber as a cost-effective and eco-friendly building material is creating opportunities for the development of more sustainable construction products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Cross-laminated timber is disrupting the architecture industry by providing a versatile and eco-friendly material for innovative building designs. - **Construction:** The use of pre-fabricated cross-laminated timber structures in construction is disrupting the traditional building process and creating opportunities for increased efficiency. - **Sustainability:** The use of cross-laminated timber as a sustainable and eco-friendly building material is disrupting the construction and design industry by offering a more environmentally conscious option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md) - [Laminated-Timber Minimal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spruce-house.md) - [Plant-Based Cabin Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cross-cabin.md) - [Plant-Based Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-cabin.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md)