# Semi-Submerged Shelters The Seashelter from David Eltang Lets You Live in the Wetlands By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seashelter-from-david-eltang References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/tidal-retreat-semi-aquatic-submersible-sea-shelter-cabin/) & [guggenheim.org](http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/interact/participate/design-it-shelter/vote-for-shelters/project/1168) Having your home be partly underwater isn't a good idea unless you are living in the Seashelter from David Eltang. This shelter was designed to be able to be submerged during [high tide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house). The Seashelter from David Eltang isn't really a home. It is more like a [wildlife observatory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat). You can view sea critters when the tide is up, and then explore the seabed on foot when the tide retracts. This shack was designed to be used along the [coast of Denmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio) and can sit two and sleep one. Looks like you just got a new vacation destination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 91% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Submerged Architecture:** Exploring opportunities for creating unique and sustainable living spaces that can be partially submerged in water. - **Eco-tourism:** Developing nature-centric accommodations that provide immersive experiences for travelers, such as wildlife observatories. - **Adaptive Design:** Creating flexible and adaptable structures that can adjust to changing environments, like the Seashelter's ability to be submerged during high tide. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture & Design:** Incorporating innovative architectural concepts to create unconventional and nature-integrated structures, like semi-submerged shelters. - **Hospitality & Tourism:** Offering unique and eco-friendly accommodations for travelers who seek immersive nature experiences, such as the Seashelter. - **Environmental Conservation:** Supporting sustainable initiatives and solutions that promote the protection and preservation of natural habitats, as demonstrated by the Seashelter's design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md)