# Revolving Houseboats The ReVolt House is Designed to Get Land Lubbers Out on the Water By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolt-house References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/revolt-house-solar-powered-boathouses-for-a-future-water-world/://) & [revolthouse](http://www.revolthouse.com/) "I'm on a boat," is about to take on a whole new meaning thanks to the Dutch students at TU Delft and their ReVolt House. The ReVolt House is a [revolving houseboat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home) powered by the sun's rays. The ReVolt House has [rooftop solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) that capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity. It can be set to rotate so that it is always in line with the sun, ensuring the most power throughout the day to help get you through night. The ReVolt House seems to be about as big as a large studio apartment, which is kind of small until you remember that it *is* a revolving solar-powered houseboat. The students have entered the ReVolt House into the 2012 Solar Decathlon -- a competition that tasks university students around the globe with designing an [efficient solar-powered house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revolutionary Houseboats:** The development of revolving houseboats presents an opportunity for the boating industry to embrace sustainable living and renewable energy. - **Solar-powered Homes:** The use of rooftop solar panels in the ReVolt House showcases the potential for solar energy to power residential buildings and reduce reliance on traditional electricity sources. - **Efficient Housing Solutions:** The compact design of the ReVolt House highlights the demand for smaller, more sustainable housing options that can accommodate modern lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Boating:** The boating industry can explore the production and sale of revolving houseboats to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the development of solar-powered homes as a disruptive innovation opportunity to expand its market share. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can consider incorporating efficient housing solutions like the ReVolt House to meet the growing demand for sustainable living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Convertible Exploration Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rand-roamer-29-boat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Self-Sufficient Housing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transformer-house.md)