# Contemporary Timber-Clad Homes Snug Architects' Hampshire Home Features Eco-Friendly Kebony By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snug-architects References: [architectsjournal](https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/snug-architects-complete-kebony-clad-house-in-hampshire) Measuring 260 square meters, [Snug Architects'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snug-stitch-comforter) Hampshire house project was designed for an artist resident and boasts a raw and natural aesthetic. The project was lead by Snug Architects' Design Director Paul Bulkeley and boasts "two pitched roof structures connected by a [single-storey glass pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2), making reference to the vernacular rural forms." These design details are a direct reflection of its surrounding greenery and natural landscape. Surrounded by two national parks, the home features [Kebony timber cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmoral-hillside-house), a material known as a sustainable option that is also durable and long-lasting. The material boasts a silver-tone shade mimicking birch trees in the home's vicinity and is juxtaposed with warmer wood finishes that can be seen throughout the home's interior. Image Credit: Craig Auckland ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Timber Cladding:** Innovative use of sustainable materials for siding and cladding for homes. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Construction of homes and buildings with a focus on environmental impact. - **Raw and Natural Aesthetic:** Design trend featuring the use of raw, natural materials and simplicity in the design. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Building Materials:** Manufacturing and distribution of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials for construction. - **Architecture and Design:** Industry involved in the planning and design of homes, buildings and spaces for various purposes. - **Sustainable Housing:** Industry focused on developing and constructing environmentally friendly and sustainable homes and housing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Brick Timber Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chestnut-plantation.md) - [Textured Modern House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Canadian Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cime.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md)