# Short-Term Seasonal Housing The Great Wall of Western Australia Offers Eco-Centric Homes By M | Published 2016-01-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-housing References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/great-wall-western-australia/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [sarahfolettadesign](http://sarahfolettadesign.com/) The Great Wall of Western Australia is a sustainable residence project put together by Luigi Rosselli Architects that offers eco seasonal housing to those in need. The homes are built as part of the landscape, embedded inside a 755-foot soil and clay wall using ancient building techniques. The use of a wall to create [sustainable and environmentally friendly living quarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) is a return to ancient building techniques that make use of the landscape, rather than building overtop of it. The wall is made from soil and clay offering a foundation that 12 homes are built directly into. The wall offers a [natural cooling system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vernacular-home) through the Earth that is ideal for the heated Australian climate and luxurious organic finishings inside a modern home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-centric Architecture:** Innovative architects are using ancient building techniques to design eco-friendly homes that integrate with the environment. - **Sustainable Seasonal Living:** Short-term housing solutions that utilize natural resources and cater to seasonal needs are gaining popularity. - **Natural Cooling Systems:** Providing eco-friendly cooling solutions that are cost-effective and sustainable is becoming more important in hot climates. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to design sustainable homes that integrate with the environment, using ancient techniques combined with modern technology. - **Real Estate:** Developers can create short-term seasonal housing to cater to the needs of those looking for eco-centric living solutions. - **Sustainability:** Innovations in sustainable building materials, natural cooling systems, and energy-efficient solutions can help reduce carbon footprint in the housing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Surrounded Mud-Walled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterfell.md) - [Forest Nestled Vaulted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendy-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Rammed Earth Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [Glass Wall Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huslein-tiny-house-co.md)