# Arid Eco-Houses Platform for Architecture Unveils New Plans for Desert Development By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-for-architecture References: [p-ar](http://p-ar.com/index.php?/projects/palm-springs-housing/) The folks from Platform for Architecture have devised plans for a 15-acre [eco development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) just outside Palm Springs in the Mojave Desert that will see up to 18 individual units built. Everything about the units is designed with the [arid desert terrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-springs-residence) in mind: Platform for Architecture has incorporated solar roofs and other amazing green innovations. These homes are among the first to be built in the area, so more will likely follow depending on their success. **Implications** - The Platform for Architecture has come up with an innovative plan for an eco-development. The development will occupy a space of 15 acres and will feature solar roofs, shaded glazing and passive design. I would love inhabit this development, wouldn't you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 69% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Arid Eco-houses:** The rise of eco-friendly housing alternatives specifically designed for arid desert terrain - **Solar Roofs:** The increasing use of solar roofs in sustainable housing developments - **Passive Design:** The adoption of passive design strategies to reduce energy consumption in buildings ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly housing, particularly for arid climates like the Mojave Desert - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can provide sustainable energy solutions, such as solar roofs, for new sustainable housing developments - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers have the opportunity to innovate and create passive design strategies and eco-friendly housing alternatives that are specifically tailored to arid desert landscapes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Nestled Home Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-desert-home.md) - [Comfortable Desert Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landing-house.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md)