# Solar-Powered Tiny Homes This Tiny Home Was Designed By Californian High School Students By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-tiny-home References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/berkeley-students-tiny-home-studio-h/37871/) & [projecthdesign.org](http://projecthdesign.org/projects/tiny-homes/) A group of high school students from Berkeley, California have built a marvelous [solar-powered tiny home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng) complete with sleeping and storage areas. The house was created under the supervision of experienced architects and builders, and as part of a youth program by non-profit organization [Studio H](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina), which aims to teach kids engineering and architecture skills. In fact, the students created two identical tiny homes. One of them was donated to an Oregon-based organization that provides transitional housing for homeless people, while the other is currently up for sale on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypegolf-japan) -- with proceeds slated towards funding Studio H's programs next year. This project is a laudable feat by the high school students, but is also a great example of how education and social good can go hand-in-hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 67% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Tiny Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable, eco-friendly homes that utilize renewable energy sources for a sustainable future. - **Youth Education Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more youth programs that teach practical skills, like engineering and architecture, to empower the next generation. - **Transitional Housing Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop creative and sustainable housing solutions for homeless individuals, such as tiny homes with solar power. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in solar power technology to make it more accessible and efficient for residential use. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate practical skill development programs into education systems to prepare students for real-world challenges. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with non-profit organizations to create innovative solutions for social issues, like providing transitional housing for homeless populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Cozy Smart Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Move-in-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-on-wheels.md) - [Compact Off-Grid Bright Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-chord.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md)