# Spiraling Greenery-Topped Homes The 'Spiral Garden' House Has a Nature-Conscious Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-garden References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/spiral-roof-garden-house/141949/) & [r-a-architects](http://www.r-a-architects.com/prj/2017/spiralgarden.html) The 'Spiral Garden' house has been designed by Ryuichi Ashizawa [Architects & Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera) on Awaji Island in Japan as an unlikely dwelling that takes the natural landscape into consideration in more ways than one. The home is made using locally sourced timber and soil, and features a design that [spirals upwards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion) with a [roof covered in greenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1). This works to reduce energy costs by capturing rainwater that is then used to cool the home in the summer months for a more eco-friendly design. The 'Spiral Garden' house is finished on the interior with flooring in the traditional Tataki technique that combines earth limestone and water that are combined until solidified for an eco yet ultra-durable finish. Image Credit: Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & Associates ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-conscious Design:** Designing homes that take the natural landscape into consideration, utilizing greenery and sustainable materials. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Constructing buildings that are energy-efficient, utilize rainwater, and have a minimal environmental impact. - **Traditional Techniques:** Incorporating traditional construction methods and materials with modern design to create eco yet durable finishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Green Architecture:** Providing architectural services that prioritize sustainable and nature-conscious design. - **Construction and Real Estate:** Developing and selling eco-friendly buildings and homes that use sustainable materials and techniques. - **Interior Design:** Creating eco yet durable finishes that combine traditional construction methods with modern design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Roof-Topped Circular Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-villa.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Circular Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-o.md) - [Three-Story Garden Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-house.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md)