# Low-Maintenance Weekend Homes This Home is Made from Pre-Rusted Steel for Low-Maintenance By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prerusted-steel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/01/19/ccr1-residence-house-concrete-weathered-steel-weekend-home-dallas-texas-usa-wernerfield-architects/) & [wernerfield](http://www.wernerfield.com/) Dallas-based studio 'Wernerfield' recently designed a low-maintenance weekend home that is made from concrete, glass and pre-rusted steel. For many people it can be difficult to maintain a secondary residence. As a result, architects are looking for new ways to make low-maintenance homes for those who are interested in owning more than one property. The 'CCR1 Residence' is a rural retreat located about 60 miles outside of Dallas. Although the home is situated in a rural area, it is made from industrial materials that give it a distinct urban look. The dwelling features concrete and glass volumes that gives the home its sharp, rectilinear shape. The home's exterior is also covered with pre-rusted steel, which is a low-maintenance material. As the designers explain, "The goal of the design was to provide an artful and low-maintenance retreat that would blend in with the site." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Low-maintenance Homes:** The demand for low-maintenance homes is rising as people seek to easily maintain their secondary residences. - **Industrial Materials:** Architects are incorporating industrial materials like concrete, glass, and pre-rusted steel to create unique and urban-looking homes. - **Rural Retreats:** Designers are focusing on creating rural retreats that offer artful and low-maintenance living options outside of urban areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of low-maintenance homes by developing innovative solutions using industrial materials. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore new methods and techniques for incorporating industrial materials like pre-rusted steel into building designs, offering low-maintenance options for homeowners. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can cater to the demand for low-maintenance weekend homes by promoting properties that offer easy maintenance features and rural retreat experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Weatherized Steel Pyramidal House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-roof-house.md) - [Weatherized Steel Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malapai-tower-house.md)