# Architecturally Focused Home Rentals 'Plans Matter' is a Rental Platform for Architecture Lovers By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plans-matter References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/28/plans-matter-airbnb-like-listings-architecture-nerds/) & [plansmatter](http://plansmatter.com/) 'Plans Matter' is a high-end temporary house rental platform that's accommodating those with a more refined taste for architectural significance. Some [rental services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental) enable travelers to effectively select their dream accommodations, however, the process can be both tedious and misleading. Plans Matter aims to elevate the accommodation experience past just simply "keeping us warm and dry" to something both memorable and experience-oriented. The platform, which was started by architects Lindor and Scott Mueller, only advertises modern homes that were designed by respected architects. The service promises that each house will come complete with a handwritten note from the architect detailing the process of designing and building the home. This streamlined service connects travelers with niche tastes to their dream accommodations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architecturally Focused Home Rentals:** Top architects are looking at creating rental property platforms for the more discerning traveller. - **Luxury Niche Rental Platforms:** Focus on niche customer segments is creating innovative properties and rental experiences. - **Experience-oriented Accommodations:** Creating unique and memorable experiences will be the future of the rental industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Tourism:** Innovation in rental accommodations is creating new opportunities in the travel and tourism industry. - **Real Estate Development:** Creating architecturally significant rental properties can open new opportunities in real estate development. - **Hospitality:** Offering architecturally significant and experience-oriented rental accommodations can lead to disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR-Powered Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondan.md) - [Reimagined Mid-Century Boutique Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-house-1.md) - [Personalized AI Holiday Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planitly.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [AI-Generated House Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideal-house-by-libai-lab.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Properties Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-rentals.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md)