# Cubic Cork Birdhouses The Nester's Nest by Frederic Ruyant is Simple and Serene By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nester-s-nest References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/minimalist-birds-nest-pic.html) & [muuuz](http://muuuz.com/2010/12/03/nestors-nest-par-frederic-ruyant/en) Most of our feathery friends may be flying south for the winter, but that doesn't mean we should forget about them entirely -- enter the Nester's Nest. A [minimalist birdhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project), it offers a simple and serene place for [birds to feed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-bird) and rest. Designed by Frederic Ruyant, the Nester's Nest is made out of [interlocking cork boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box), removing the need for glue and screws. Incredibly eco-friendly as well as insulated and waterproof, it would offer a pleasant winter or welcome-back home for our flying friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Birdhouses:** Expanding on the minimalist design trend, there is an opportunity to create birdhouses that offer simple and serene environments for birds to feed and rest. - **Environmentally Friendly Materials:** Utilizing eco-friendly materials such as interlocking cork boards can revolutionize the birdhouse industry and provide sustainable options for bird habitats. - **Insulated and Waterproof Birdhouses:** Developing birdhouses that are both insulated and waterproof can provide optimal shelter for birds during winter months and adverse weather conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home and Garden:** The home and garden industry can incorporate minimalist birdhouses into their product offerings, giving customers stylish and eco-friendly options for attracting birds to their gardens. - **Sustainable Materials:** The sustainable materials industry can focus on producing eco-friendly alternatives, such as interlocking cork boards, for various applications, including birdhouses. - **Pet Supplies:** The pet supplies industry can expand its product range to include insulated and waterproof birdhouses, catering to bird owners' needs for providing optimal shelter to their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Wooden Minimal Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-boxes.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md)