# Pentagonal Eco Abodes The Oyster House Caters to the Natural Environment of the Seaside By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-house References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2013/09/18/oyster-house/) & [oyster-house](http://oyster-house.com/) Vacationers are always looking to locate beautiful natural properties with stunning views and the smallest number of artificial obstructions possible -- but wouldn't a cottage disrupt such a site? The [Oyster House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug) is a solution to the ever-expanding Wellfleet community in Cape Cod, presenting a [prefabricated dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday) that's more compact and sits lighter upon the land. CxMxD came up with a very versatile design that allows the client to take advantage of the best features of his east-coast plot. With five sides, the [modular cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house) can face the forest, the field and the bay, while providing convenient entry right from the road. The Oyster House's expansive windows bring radiance into the cozy inner shell and provide the illusion of larger spaces. In reality, the design boats a small floor plan that's been efficiently developed to offer comfort and minimize building materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The trend of incorporating sustainable design principles into architecture presents opportunities for developing innovative and eco-friendly housing solutions. - **Modular Housing:** The modular housing trend caters to the growing demand for flexible and customizable living spaces, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Compact Living:** The trend of compact living addresses the need for efficient use of space and minimal environmental footprint, offering potential for disruptive innovation in the realm of small-scale housing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Design:** The architectural design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate eco-friendly principles and modular elements into their projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the demand for modular housing and compact living by developing new techniques and materials for efficient and sustainable construction practices. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage the growing interest in eco-friendly and compact housing solutions to offer unique and sustainable properties that cater to a more conscious market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.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) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Forest Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md) - [Slate-Clad Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday.md)