# Wooden Windowed Homes The Sound House by Roger Ferris + Partners is Both Narrow and Airy By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/01/08/sound-house-by-roger-ferris-partners) & [ferrisarch](http://www.ferrisarch.com/) As though made solely from wood and glass, the Sound House has an undeniable appreciation for all things natural. Whether that involves the warmth of the materials or the unobstructed view of the outdoors, the Sound House offers an organic existence that will prove refreshing every time a person steps beneath its roof. Designed by American architecture firm Roger Ferris + Partners, the Sound House was constructed in Fairfield, Connecticut. Although unusually narrow, the use of floor to ceiling windows ensures an airy aesthetic that won't stifle the inhabitants. These windows also offer a stunning view of the waterfront the Sound House is on the cusp of. Nevertheless, the use of subtle screens and wood panels ensure privacy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Homes:** Expanding the use of wood in home construction can create a natural and refreshing living environment. - **Floor to Ceiling Windows:** Maximizing natural light and views with floor to ceiling windows can create an airy and open aesthetic in homes. - **Privacy Screens:** Incorporating subtle screens and panels can provide privacy without obstructing natural light and views. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate wood, floor to ceiling windows, and privacy screens in their designs. - **Construction:** The construction industry can experiment with new techniques and materials to build wooden homes with floor to ceiling windows and privacy features. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces by integrating wood, natural light, and privacy screens in homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Slatted Wooden Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-slatted-house.md) - [Window-Accented Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Roof-Planed Cascading Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worrell-yeung.md)