# Ancient Parchment Palaces 90-Year-Old Paper House Still Standing After All These Years By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-house References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/10/90-year-old-newspaper-house-still-standing-strong.php) & [paperhouserockport](http://www.paperhouserockport.com/interview.html) In 1922, Ellis Stenman, the man who invented the machine that makes paperclips, decided to try his hand at [building houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) using paper as his medium. The inventor and engineer from Rockport, Massachusetts completed his [Paper House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home) in 1924 and spent every summer there until 1930. The Paper House is now a popular tourist attraction and is an impressive testament to the [resilience of recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape). Check out the featured gallery to get a glimpse of this wicked Paper House. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Architecture:** Designing buildings and homes with environmentally-friendly materials. - **Recycling Innovation:** Inventing new and creative ways to reuse waste materials. - **Historical Tourism:** Exploring and promoting historic sites and landmarks to visitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials into building designs for future projects. - **Waste Management:** Developing new recycling techniques and technologies to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable living. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Promoting and developing historical and unique tourist destinations to attract visitors and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Paper Mable-Made Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md)