# Lawn-Topped Houses 'South Coast of Landes House' Makes Use of All Its Facets By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-coast-of-landes References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/874989/south-coast-of-landes-house-pargade-architecte) Bungalows traditionally only make use of a single storey, but 'South Coast of Landes House' is a bungalow that subverts the very definition by including an upper storey. To be sure, the French home is a bungalow, but its residents can nonetheless get a feel for the upper stratum by taking advantage of a ramp that leads up to a grassy lawn on the roof. Though South Coast of Landes House has plenty of outdoor space surrounding it, the rooftop lawn offers a sunny patch that is perfect for hosting patio parties. The home itself is also attractive in its own right, with pleasing design features like a series of trellises made of red cedar and a built-in concrete basement that leads directly onto the riverside valley. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vertical Bungalows:** The creation of a new type of home that combines traditional single-story bungalows with an upper story that utilizes outdoor space for activities - **Green Roof Designs:** The trend of incorporating rooftop lawns or gardens that offer an outdoor oasis for city-dwellers - **Multifunctional Home Spaces:** The incorporation of elements like ramps, decks, and roof spaces meant for entertainment and socializing in homes ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture and design firms that are seeing a rise in demand for homes that utilize outdoor spaces in unique and practical ways - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers are marketing homes and apartments that incorporate rooftop spaces as a way of expanding living areas and providing amenities - **Green Roofing:** An industry that is seeing an uptick in demand as more buildings adopt green roofing designs to create functional and sustainable outdoor spaces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Coastal Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo.md) - [Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oza-sabbeth-architects.md) - [Landscape-Honoring Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-forges-residence.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md)