# Bronzed Boulder Houses San Bernardino Home is Built Into a Faux Rock Structure By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-bernardino-home References: [whatwedoissecret.org](http://whatwedoissecret.org/madebyblog/2010/02/joshua-tree-boulder-house/#more-6376) This beautiful San Bernardino home, on the edge of the Joshua Tree National Park in California, melds imperceptibly with the [desert landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azzurra). Designed by W Garett Carlson, the house was built using and corrugated steel siding and [faux boulder formations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal) to shade from the sun. Built to withstand an earthquake with a magnitude of 10, this San Bernardino home shimmers in the sun. The interior is modern and sleek, allowing residences to bask in an [open floor plan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hata-dome). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Incorporate sustainable materials and construction methods to create environmentally-friendly structures that blend seamlessly with natural surroundings. - **Disaster-proof Homes:** Design and construct houses using resilient materials and techniques that can withstand natural disasters, ensuring the safety and longevity of the inhabitants. - **Integration of Nature and Design:** Blend natural elements and organic designs into architectural projects to create harmonious environments that cater to human needs while respecting the surrounding ecosystems. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to utilize sustainable materials and earthquake-resistant techniques in their projects. - **Construction:** Construction firms can embrace eco-friendly practices and specialize in building disaster-proof homes that cater to clients' needs for safety and sustainability. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can focus on promoting and selling homes that integrate nature and design, offering unique and aesthetically pleasing living spaces to potential buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Basin-Based Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-rock.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Desert-Nestled Home Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-desert-home.md) - [Volcanic Terrain Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-peaks.md) - [Fort-Inspired Retro Rotundas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-137.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md)