# Wind Turbine Residences The Wind Pecker Residential Spaces are Perched on the Stands of Windmills By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-spaces References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/20/a-room-with-a-view-2/) The Wind Pecker residential spaces are a conceptually designed work of art by Goetz Schrader that imagines homes on the stands of wind turbines in order to make the most of previously unused space. [Windmill farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc) are popping up around the globe, which usually renders an area somewhat unusable afterward given the large amount of space that the wind turbines take up. The Wind Pecker residences, however, are incorporated directly into the standing post and offer ample living space that is [powered by the very windmill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) it is affixed to. The Wind Pecker residential spaces don't have outdoor spaces like balconies or even windows, but rather have an enhanced ventilation system that draws in fresh, natural air from the exterior for inhabitants to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wind Turbine Integration:** As windmill farms continue to grow, integrating living and working spaces will become an innovative solution for sustainable living. - **Vertical Living:** The development of vertically integrated living spaces offers the potential for optimal land use and eco-friendly energy sources. - **Compact Living:** The transfer of residential spaces to compact structures allows for sustainable living with reduced environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The Wind Pecker concept introduces the possibility of unconventional architectural designs for renewable energy sources. - **Renewable Energy:** Wind turbine residences provide opportunities for energy companies to explore new methods of energy production and consumption. - **Real Estate:** The Wind Pecker residential spaces create opportunities for new and innovative real estate markets for compact and sustainable living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md)