# Rain Water-Collecting Abodes The Redhead Alterations Project by Bourne Blue Architecture is Bold By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redhead-alterations References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/07/redhead-alterations-by-bourne-blue-architecture/) & [bourneblue.au](http://www.bourneblue.com.au/) The Redhead Alterations project was completed in Australia, and Bourne Blue Architecture, the team responsible for the design, aimed to make the place both chic and [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm). To make the space as safe for the environment as possible, the firm put together a contraption that catches rainwater on the roof, which is then filtered and re-used inside the house. While it may sound slightly unsanitary for some, the system is perfectly safe and helps to conserve the water consumption of the residence. Other energy-saving initiatives were put in place for the house too. For making the house look good, Bourne Blue Architecture used a very [open concept at the ground level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house) that makes up the living room and dining area, which both open up to the [garden area at the back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rainwater Harvesting:** Opportunity for developing innovative rainwater harvesting systems for residential and commercial buildings. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Potential for integrating sustainable design practices in residential and commercial construction projects. - **Water Conservation:** Opportunity to create water-efficient solutions to reduce water consumption in buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Potential for architects and construction companies to specialize in environmentally conscious designs. - **Home Improvement and Renovation:** Demand for eco-friendly home improvement products and services that focus on water conservation. - **Sustainable Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative systems for rainwater harvesting and water filtration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-1.md) - [Water Basin-Based Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-rock.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md)