# Eco-Friendly Rural Homes The Nannup Holiday House in Australia Embraces Nature’s Gifts By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nannup-holiday-house References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nannup-holiday-house-iredale-pedersen-hook-architects/31567/) & [iredalepedersenhook](http://iredalepedersenhook.com/?portfolio=nannup) The Nannup Holiday House, designed by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, is a house that is designed to embrace nature while staving off the hazards and inconveniences that nature can pose. The house is [raised on stilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yngsj), making it inaccessible to flood hazards, wild pigs and venomous snakes. The single-storey home uses Jarrah (a common Australian eucalyptus) wood, Western Australian blackbutt hardwood and timber, materials that help the rugged-looking structure avoid looking out of place in its surroundings in rural Nannup, Australia. It features an unusual zig-zag design that can be accessed via steel ramps. The Nannup Holiday House utilizes a range of green technologies, including a rainwater catchment system on the roof and a [gray water recycling system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) that recycles water for use in the garden. [Solar panels on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects) capture enough energy to meet all electrical requirements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Opportunities for innovative eco-friendly building materials and designs that embrace nature while addressing environmental challenges. - **Green Technology:** Potential for the development and implementation of sustainable technologies such as rainwater catchment systems and solar panels for energy efficiency. - **Rural Sustainability:** Growing demand for sustainable and resilient housing solutions that can withstand rural hazards while minimizing ecological impact. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore new materials and designs that prioritize eco-friendliness, resilience, and integration with natural surroundings. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies have opportunities in providing solar panel solutions and energy-efficient systems for sustainable rural homes. - **Water Management:** Water management companies can develop and market innovative rainwater catchment and gray water recycling systems for residential use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rain-trees.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md)