# Playhouse Auctions Net Zero Ocean Adventure Lab Playhouse will Raise Funds for Real Housing By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-adventure-lab References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/08/30/net-zero-ocean-adventure-lab-up-for-auction/) & [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/pdfdownload/4358594.pdf) Orange County, California-based [HomeAid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homelessness-crisis) will be selling off the Net Zero Ocean Adventure Lab playhouse to raise funds to build and maintain [housing for homeless families and individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well) so that they can rebuild their lives. Labor and resources are all donated to the Playhouse Project. The Ocean Adventure Lab is a kid-sized replica of an actual oceanographer’s lab. The net zero space includes a working wave tank, microscope, an honorary certification from the [U.S. Green Building Council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-fuel-system), and even a Play Station 2. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Net Zero Housing:** Opportunity to develop innovative, sustainable housing solutions that have zero net energy consumption. - **Community Fundraising:** Opportunity to leverage playhouses and other creative initiatives to raise funds for important causes. - **Experiential Learning:** Opportunity to create educational playhouses that provide hands-on learning experiences for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate sustainable building practices and technologies into the construction industry. - **Nonprofit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new and creative approaches to fundraising for nonprofit organizations. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop interactive educational tools and environments for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Lakeside Lab Hub Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse-zuka.md) - [DIY Project Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-depot-campaign-on-roblox.md) - [Experiential Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-open-house-miami.md) - [Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well.md) - [Escapist Virtual Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ronald-mcdonald-house-on-roblox.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Affordable Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box.md)