# Urban Minnesotan Electric Bungalows Salmela Architect Designs a Solar-Powered Family Home By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmela-architect References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/02/salmela-electric-bungalow-minnesota/) American firm, Salmela Architect, designed a [solar-powered electric bungalow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) in Minnesota. The house is called Electric Bungalow and is designed for Thomas Fisher, an architectural professor at the [University of Minnesota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeidler-architecture). The longtime professor and his wife reside in the unique structure, which is intended to serve as a [prototype for environmentally friendly housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype). The Electric Bungalow is Self-powered and was built under consideration of its existing neighborhood's form and aesthetic. Its cost-efficient construction sits on the foundation wall of an old run-down building that encompasses 700 square feet. In its place sits the multi-story Electric Bungalow, complete with an asymmetrical, gabled roof, high ceilings, and windows of varying sizes. The new building totals 1,452 square feet. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Homes:** Opportunities for solar panel, battery, and other green energy companies to create innovative and affordable solutions for sustainable homes. - **Cost-efficient Construction:** Opportunities for construction companies to disrupt the industry with sustainable and affordable building materials and techniques. - **Green Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate sustainable and environmentally friendly features into their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Companies specializing in solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy solutions can grow in demand as solar-powered homes become more popular. - **Construction:** Construction companies can seize the opportunity to innovate and offer cost-efficient building materials and techniques that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can differentiate themselves by incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly features into their designs, meeting the growing demand for green living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [California Coastline Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-house.md) - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Fireplace-Centered Retro Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bungalow-sintmartenslatem.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md)