# Playful Pixelated Dwellings The S-House by StudioGreenBlue Absorbs Small Squares of Sunlight By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-house-by-studiogreenblue References: [greenblue.jp](http://www.greenblue.jp/En/Works/architecture/HSKu-S.html) Natural light is an absolute asset for any home, and the S-House by StudioGreenBlue strives to obtain it without compromising privacy. Built onto a [small lot in Fukaya City, Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house), this charming checkered domicile needed to be customized to the site's specifications. The [Kumagaya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya) Saitam S-House by StudioGreenBlue is a handsome little home that could otherwise have looked much like a glorified shed. With a playful [slanting roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house) and lovely clustering of awning windows, this clever residence would make many quite content and concealed from prying eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixelated Architecture:** The trend of using pixelated design elements in architecture presents opportunities for creating unique and visually appealing structures. - **Privacy-focused Design:** Designing homes that prioritize privacy while still allowing ample natural light can disrupt traditional architectural norms. - **Small Lot Living:** The trend of building on small lots creates opportunities for innovative and efficient home designs that maximize space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace pixelated design and privacy-focused concepts to revolutionize residential and commercial architecture. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for small lot living by creating innovative and space-efficient housing options. - **Home Improvement:** The need for privacy-oriented design can lead to new products and solutions in the home improvement industry that optimize natural light and privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md)