# Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses Studio Saxe Designs the Sinfornia Verde in Carate, Costa Rica By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/03/21/studio-saxe-doughnut-shaped-house-costa-rica/) & [studiosaxe](https://studiosaxe.com/)  Costa Rican design firm [Studio Saxe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai) creates the Sinfornia Verde. It is a [rounded courtyard house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo) nestled in Carate, Costa Rica. It rests on top of stilts to elevate the structure in the rainforest. It was constructed in a clearing in the greenery which was created by a fallen tree. Two researchers approached this wanting to optimize the blue sky and sunlight that would come through by creating an [off-grid home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina). The team explains more on the design, "The home is entirely self-sufficient, generating power through a photovoltaic array and a hydro turbine in a nearby stream, which also supplies drinking water. Energy-efficient lighting and responsibly sourced materials, such as teak and cork, further reduce the environmental impact." Image Credit: Alvaro Fonseca ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Off-grid Living Solutions:** The rise in off-grid living solutions showcases the potential for independent energy systems that capitalize on renewable resources like solar and hydropower. - **Sustainable Architecture Innovations:** Sustainable architecture innovations emphasize the use of environmentally friendly materials and design elements that harmonize with natural surroundings. - **Elevated Housing Designs:** Elevated housing designs present opportunities for construction in challenging terrain by effectively utilizing space while minimizing environmental disruption. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry benefits from advancements in self-sufficient homes that integrate solar panels and hydro turbines for power generation. - **Eco-friendly Construction:** Eco-friendly construction gains from the rapid development of structures using responsibly sourced materials that minimize carbon footprints. - **Architectural Design:** Architectural design explores new frontiers with elevated structures that blend modern aesthetics with structural integrity in diverse environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Frameless Glass Twin Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Forested Raised Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Mountain-Top Tranquil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-aire.md)