# Skinny Living Spaces Newington Green Road Infill Project Uses Sustainable Practices By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newington-green-road References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/76-newington-green-road-in-the-uk-by-amenity-space/) & [amenityspace](http://www.amenityspace.co.uk/architecture/residential/76_newington_green_rd_02.htm) The Newington Green Road four-story home in [North London neighborhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/158-purley-downs-road) was designed by Amenity Space to maximize the available building footprint without sacrificing sustainability or affordability. The infill project took advantage of [recycled building components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype), a [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-villa), natural wool insulation and air-source heating. The Newington Green Road home’s interior work relies on design, not exotic materials. Clever use of common building components and design features, such as a light shaft stairwell, help to make the interior space light and friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to maximize building footprints without compromising sustainability or affordability. - **Recycled Building Components:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new methods for incorporating recycled building components into construction projects. - **Green Roofs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement new techniques for integrating green roofs into residential buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to design and construct sustainable buildings with limited space. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and cost-effective methods for incorporating recycled building components into construction projects. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for integrating air-source heating systems into residential structures, especially in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Infill Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuozzo-company.md) - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Contemporary Infill Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldsmith-mews.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Compact Civic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroud-green-housing-centre.md) - [Infill Site Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-house.md) - [Dining-Inspired Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li-1.md) - [Flexible Family Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition.md) - [Compact Residential Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henville-street-house.md)