# Slopping Cliffside Homes This Home's Unique Design Protects Against Extreme Weather Conditions By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protects-against-extreme-weather References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/01/29/cabin-knapphullet-svein-lund-house-lund-hagem-retreat-norway/) & [lundhagem.no](http://www.lundhagem.no/) Norwegian studio Lund Hagem recently constructed a [holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors) with a unique design that protects against extreme weather. While the idea of living on the edge of a cliff may not appeal to everyone, this home uses the unusual environment to its advantage. The [cliffside home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri) is located in Sandefjord on Norway's south-east coast. The home sits between two weathered boulders that tower overhead. The home features glazed walls and a [free-spanning concrete roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty) that slopes down in the same direction as the cliff. The roof is equipped with built-in stairs that allow it to double as a viewing platform for the home's residents. While the design appears unusual from afar, the unique construction protects against extreme weather conditions. As the architects explain, "The project began as an idea for how to utilize a naturally sheltered area surrounded by large rocks and dense vegetation." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Weather Protection:** Exploring innovative designs that protect against extreme weather conditions. - **Utilizing Unique Environments:** Leveraging unusual natural settings to create innovative architectural designs. - **Multi-functional Architecture:** Designing buildings that serve multiple purposes and offer additional functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Seeking opportunities to develop innovative designs that offer enhanced protection against extreme weather. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Exploring unique accommodations that provide a one-of-a-kind experience in exceptional environments. - **Urban Planning and Landscaping:** Incorporating innovative architectural designs into natural landscapes to enhance their aesthetic appeal and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Slate-Clad Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Limestone Plinth Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifftop-house.md) - [Shore-Perched Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tongass-ledge.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md) - [Local Stone-Clad Coastal Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caochan-na-creige.md)