# Handmade Homes The Ross Street House by Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architects By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-wittschiebe-hand References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/02/25/the-ross-street-house-by-richard-wittschiebe-hand-architects/) & [rossstreethouse](http://www.rossstreethouse.com/) At 2,700 square feet and the definition of a [geometric gem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill), the [Ross Street House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solace-chain) was designed by Carol Richard, founding partner of the Atlanta-based [architecture firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension) Richard Wittschiebe Hand, with the help of her engineer hubbie Fred Berg. Receiving the highest LEED rating there is (platinum), the Ross Street house is a domestic delight in the middle of Wisconsin. I guess cheese and architecture are the two big things up there. **Implications** - Consumers enjoy handcrafted goods because they feel the labor and patience required to make such products has added intrinsic value. Corporations may consider a line of handmade products in order to generate higher revenue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Handcrafted Goods:** The demand for handcrafted goods is growing as consumers value the labor and patience required in their production. - **Sustainable Architecture:** LEED-certified buildings, like the Ross Street House, are becoming more popular as consumers prioritize sustainable living. - **Value-added Products:** Handmade products are perceived to have added value, presenting an opportunity for corporations to offer a line of handmade goods. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Goods:** The artisanal goods industry can capitalize on the growing demand for handcrafted products. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has an opportunity to embrace sustainable design practices and cater to clients seeking eco-friendly homes. - **Retail:** Retailers can explore offering value-added handmade products to tap into the consumer preference for unique, labor-intensive items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Custom Artisanal Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-tiny-house.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Geometric African Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-primary-shapes.md) - [Modern Concrete Hayfield Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/759-house.md) - [Mountaintop Wooden Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-hunter-collective.md)