# Affordable Polycarbonate Buildings Michael Green Architecture Boasts a Uniform Design Aesthetic By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polycarbonate-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/16/polycarbonate-dock-building-boathouse-michael-green-architecture-glows-on-vancouver-beachfront/) & [mg-architecture](http://mg-architecture.ca/) Michael Green Architecture was commissioned by the [Royal Vancouver Yacht Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-photography-exhibition) in the making of a series of polycarbonate building designs. The structures are to be used as storage systems for racing shells, sails, maritime monitoring tools and the like. With a strong minimalist aesthetic, [spacious garage doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-two-cars-garage) and calming [translucent walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house), the polycarbonate building seamlessly translates itself into the location. Situated at Jericho Beach — "an area [with] charming family homes," Michael Green Architecture's project draws attention with its irregular shape. The firm connected two volumes — one faces toward the sea to allow boats and so on to enter, the other mass channels material use to "bring sunlight in during the daytime and [to] glow at night." Photo Credits: [Ema Peter](http://www.emapeter.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing minimalist design solutions for various industries such as architecture, interior design, and product design. - **Translucent Materials:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation arise in industries such as construction, lighting, and furniture design by exploring the use of translucent materials in their products and projects. - **Sustainable Building Solutions:** Industries such as construction, architecture, and urban planning can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing affordable and sustainable building solutions using materials like polycarbonate. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include reimagining traditional architectural designs and materials to create modern and sustainable structures. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in creating innovative interior designs that incorporate minimalist aesthetics and the use of translucent materials. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored by developing affordable and sustainable construction techniques that incorporate the use of polycarbonate and other translucent materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [House-Layered Structural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chodge.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago.md) - [Shed-Like Storage Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-castle-hill.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md)