# Sturdy See-Through Homes The Rio Bonito House Features Clear Beams of Glass By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-bonito-house References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5992885/the-rio-bonito-house-fully-lives-up-to-its-name) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/carla-juacaba-rio-bonito-house-brazil/) The Rio Bonito House is set in a [mountainous area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house) of Rio De Janeiro. The home is opulent in every regard, incorporating rich hardwood and plush white furniture that sits low to the ground. Paired with these luxurious elements is its artistic merit. Those who visit the Rio Bonito House will be able to see right through it. This feature comes of the transparent glass doors that line both the front and back of the structure, enabling viewers to take in the lush green foliage that stands at the rear of the abode. When paired with a full rooftop garden, it delivers the ultimate outdoor experience by way of the indoors, making for a novel experience. Photo Credits: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5992885/the-rio-bonito-house-fully-lives-up-to-its-name), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/carla-juacaba-rio-bonito-house-brazil/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Architecture:** The use of transparent glass doors and walls in architecture provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating visually stunning and immersive spaces. - **Indoor-outdoor Integration:** The incorporation of rooftop gardens and seamless outdoor views in home design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating indoor spaces that connect people to nature. - **Artistic Structural Elements:** The integration of artistic and visually striking structural features, such as see-through beams of glass, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create homes that blend aesthetics with functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore new ways of incorporating transparent elements into their designs to create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Home Furnishings:** Companies in the home furnishings industry can develop furniture and decor that complements and enhances the aesthetic appeal of transparent homes. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Landscaping and gardening businesses can capitalize on the trend by offering services for creating rooftop gardens and green spaces that seamlessly integrate with transparent homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Modern Brazil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jf-residence.md) - [Transparent Shell-Covered Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-brisa.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Cantilevered Mountain Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty.md) - [Harmonious Modern Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-d31.md) - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md)