# White Stick Structures The Self-Sufficient Nest House by Stephan Ricci is a Gorgeous Eco Home By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-by-stephan-ricci References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/05/19/nest-house-by-stephan-ricci-aka-architerroriste/) & [architerroriste](http://www.architerroriste.com/) Shaped like a pair of binoculars covered in a myriad of crisscrossing white sticks, the [Nest House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest) by Stephan Ricci is a self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly home concept. Ricci, a French architect who designs under the name Architerroriste, believes his design transcends both art and architecture. The ecological habitat and the home's surroundings allow the Nest House by Stephan Ricci to pool water from rainwater and derive energy using [solar panels on the house's roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm). It is meant to be able to exist in [urban, suburban and wild habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Nest House showcases the trend of sustainable architecture by utilizing rainwater pooling and solar energy to create an environmentally-friendly home. - **Crisscrossing Structures:** The use of crisscrossing white sticks in the Nest House design reflects the trend of unconventional and visually striking architectural structures. - **Urban-wild Hybrid Living:** The Nest House's ability to exist in urban, suburban, and wild habitats highlights the trend of creating hybrid living spaces that connect people with nature in urban environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** The Nest House introduces disruptive innovation opportunities by pushing the boundaries of sustainable and visually captivating architectural designs. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar panels in the Nest House presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to further advance sustainable housing solutions. - **Environmental Conservation:** The self-sustainability features of the Nest House contribute to the industry of environmental conservation by showcasing how homes can minimize their ecological footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md) - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md) - [Forest Nestled Vaulted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendy-house.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md)