# Reclaimed Lumber Residences The 23.2 House by Omar Arbel is a Spectacular Eco Abode By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omar-arbel References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/01/16/the-23-2-house-by-omer-arbel/) & [omerarbel](http://www.omerarbel.com/) Omar Arbel's '23.2 House' is a futuristic yet naturally beautiful house with an amazing ceiling built from [reclaimed Douglas fir beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence). The residence is a skillful balance between modern architectural aesthetics and nature, but achieves this effect by embracing [angled ceilings and windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame) that seem to play with the surrounding landscape rather than against it. The house has also been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival for a residential home and given the innovative beauty of Omar Arbel's [eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house), it isn't hard to see why. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reclaimed Lumber Architecture:** Designing structures using reclaimed lumber offers a sustainable and visually appealing alternative to traditional building materials. - **Futuristic Eco Homes:** Creating eco-friendly residences that combine modern architectural aesthetics with sustainable design principles is a promising trend in the housing industry. - **Integration of Nature in Architecture:** Embracing elements of nature and incorporating them into architectural design, such as angled ceilings and windows, can enhance the relationship between a building and its surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of reclaimed lumber as a sustainable building material, opening up opportunities for eco-friendly projects. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can focus on creating futuristic eco homes that prioritize sustainability and seamlessly integrate with the natural environment. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can market and sell reclaimed lumber residences as unique and environmentally conscious living spaces, appealing to eco-conscious buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Concrete Hayfield Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/759-house.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Reimagined Postmodern Residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alder-house.md) - [Residential Timber Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbour-house.md) - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Wooden Screened Cantilevered Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elbow-house.md) - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md)