# Minimalist Single-Material Homes Práctica Arquitectura Uses Concrete for This Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlematerial-home References: [practicaarquitectura](https://practicaarquitectura.com/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2022/05/02/practica-arquitectura-single-material-mexican-holiday-home-monterrey/) Práctica Arquitectura has designed and erected a single-material home near Monterrey in northern Mexico. The project is officially dubbed El Aguacate, which in English means The Avocado. Práctica Arquitectura focused on providing a functional dwelling, with a paired-back aesthetic. Focusing on "only what is necessary," the firm created a rather tranquil interior, made out of concrete. In order to enhance the influx of natural light in the dwelling, Práctica Arquitectura also included a [pyramidal skylight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut) that greets visitors in the central room. El Aguacate has two bedrooms and a central gathering space, equipped with a fireplace, dining room furniture, and a number of couches. Práctica Arquitectura also included [floor-to-ceiling windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rancho-del-bosque) which playfully break up the concrete. The exterior of the one-story single-material home is also cladded in shaded concrete. Image Credit: César Béjar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single-material Home Design:** There is an opportunity for architects and builders to create single-material homes that prioritize functionality and minimalist aesthetics. - **Concrete as a Primary Building Material:** With its strength and versatility, concrete can be used as a primary building material for residential and commercial structures, especially in regions prone to natural disasters. - **Natural Light Maximization:** Designers can incorporate pyramidal skylights or other strategies to maximize natural light in homes and buildings, enhancing environmental sustainability and improving human health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore minimalist, single-material home design using concrete or other materials to create affordable, environmentally sustainable housing options. - **Construction:** Construction companies can focus on building homes and structures made of a single material, streamlining the process and increasing efficiency while reducing costs. - **Home Design and Furnishings:** Designers can create furniture and décor that complement the minimalist aesthetic of single-material homes, using sustainable materials and emphasizing natural light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Contemporary Adaptable Concrete House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Monolithic Custom Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral.md) - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md)