# Eggy Avian Abodes The Niao Birdhouse is Made Out of Fiberglass By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niao-birdhouse References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/08/little-birdy-architect/) & [oilmonkey](http://www.oilmonkey.com/) The Niao birdhouse looks like an alien egg, yet not in a scary or disturbing way. Instead, this comfy cocoon is rather beautiful in a simple way. Designed by Fuquan Junze, the Niao birdhouse is more than meets the eye. This eggshell home is made out of fiberglass, which allows [light to penetrate through its walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest). Not only does it provide [shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-bird), it also harnesses warmth from the sun. Two holes -- one for entry and the other for air -- make the abode breezy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fiberglass Birdhouses:** Advancement in fiberglass technology in constructing birdhouses is predicted to disrupt the traditional wooden birdhouse market. - **Solar-powered Animal Shelters:** The Niao birdhouse demonstrates the potential for solar-powered animal shelters as a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option in the future. - **Functional Aesthetics:** The Niao birdhouse is an example of how functional products can also be aesthetically pleasing and can have a wider appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Accessories:** The fiberglass Niao birdhouse presents an opportunity for pet accessory companies to expand their product line into more high-tech materials. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of using environmentally-friendly materials in design can lead to new innovations in outdoor shelters and habitats for animals. - **Home Decor:** The Niao birdhouse's sleek and minimalist design make it an ideal item for the home decor industry to incorporate into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Dual-Camera Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdfy-nest.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Wooden Minimal Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-boxes.md)