# Shapeshifting Desert Living Pods The Conceptual 'Oculus Pod' Fits Organically into the Landscape By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus-pod References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/oculus-inhabitable-pod-for-the-desert-morphs-into-different-configurations-to-meet-users-needs/) & [aidia-studio](https://www.aidia-studio.com/) The conceptual 'Oculus Pod' is a conceptual living space for those who live in the [desert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-fairway-residence) to help them maintain comfort with a customized experience to boot. The pod is designed with an open, airy layout on the interior that can be further enhanced with the versatile shading system that will offer privacy while also hiding the dwelling from wildlife in the area. This will allow inhabitants to live safely in their environment without having to burden the surrounding ecosystem too much. The conceptual 'Oculus Pod' is the design work of the [AIDIA Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercado-nicols-bravo) and is outfitted with a water tank that is paired with a built-in filtration and recycling system in order to handle gray water for a comfortable [off-grid experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Desert Living Pods:** Opportunities for modular, customizable living spaces for desert communities. - **Versatile Shading Systems:** Opportunities for shading systems that offer privacy, protection from wildlife, and customizability. - **Off-grid Water Management:** Opportunities for water tanks and recycling systems to support sustainable off-grid living. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Companies can develop modular living spaces for desert communities. - **Home and Garden:** Companies can create shading systems that offer privacy, customizability, and protection from wildlife for outdoor living spaces. - **Environmental Technology:** Companies can develop off-grid water management systems to support sustainable living in remote areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Compact Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-building.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Immersive Wellness Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-pod.md) - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md)