# Oceanfront Eco Homes Awesome Auzzi Residence Overlooks Popular Byron Bay By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectacular-oceanfront-awesome-auzzi-home-overlooks-popular-byron-bay References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/03/10/house-at-wategos-beach-by-mackay-partners/) Australia's well-known Wategos Beach is host to this beautiful [oceanfront house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-wave-house). London-based Mackay + Partners have created a design with a placement that provides the feeling of isolation and protection. The owners originally purchased the Byron Bay, Australia site including a small house, as a holiday retreat and rental. After their children were grown, they wanted to live in Byron full-time. This environmentally-friendly, [energy-efficient home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooroy-house) answers that need. **Implications** - The home has two levels with the ground floor featuring a kitchen, entry space, living room and combined dining area. The upper level features the bedrooms as well as bathrooms. The home has [huge windows from floor to ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house) that let in a lot of natural light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Oceanfront Living:** Emphasizing the design of eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes in coastal locations. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Using smart design principles to create environmentally-friendly residences with a focus on energy efficiency and natural light. - **Multi-generational Housing:** Designing homes that cater to the changing needs of families, allowing for flexible living arrangements and long-term residency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Green Building:** Opportunities for companies specializing in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly construction materials and practices. - **Real Estate:** Providing specialized oceanfront properties that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient housing. - **Interior Design:** Creating innovative and functional interior spaces that optimize natural light and embrace sustainable design principles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg.md) - [Beach Shack-Inspired Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangalow-road-house.md) - [Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-coastal-home.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Family-Catered Flexible Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Hillside Tranquil Off-Grid Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooroy-house.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md)