# Repurposed Window Retreats This Rustic Cabin Has a Mosaic Exterior Made from Recycle Windows By M | Published 2016-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-cabin References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/05/glass-cabin-in-west-virginia/) & [workofdaniel](http://workofdaniel.com/nick_olson/) Lilah Horwitz and Nick Olsen are the designers and home owners behind this [rustic cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wenatchee-river-cabin) located in West Virginia that features an elegant front facade made with a [repurposed windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) to form an eclectic glass mosaic. The design opts for a detailed collage aesthetic that makes use of unwanted building materials in a new and refreshing way. The couple built their wilderness retreat with a small budge using discarded window panels they found in a variety of shapes and sizes. The uniqueness of each window used in the exterior adds character and warmth to the space as they come together to form a [large floor-to-ceiling glass panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge) for the home. The glass lets in a large amount of natural sun, that provides the abode with warmth and natural light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 35% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Repurposed Construction Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find new ways to use discarded building materials in unique and visually interesting ways. - **Eclectic Mosaic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine mismatched materials to create a visually striking and sustainable design aesthetic. - **Natural Light-focused Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design buildings that maximize the use of natural sunlight, reducing the need for artificial lighting and saving energy. ### Where This Applies - **Construction and Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly construction techniques that prioritize the use of repurposed materials. - **Home Renovation and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to integrate eclectic and sustainable design elements into residential spaces. - **Sustainable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative architectural solutions that optimize natural light for energy-efficient buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md) - [Compact Cottage Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md) - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Contemporary Wooden Blue Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-cabin.md) - [Cedar-Clad Cabin Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-berkshires-resort.md)