# Recycled Boat Houses The SS Encinitas and the SS Moonlight are Two Shipshape Salvaged Homes By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-encinitas-and-the-ss-moonlight References: [encinitaspreservationfoundation.org](http://www.encinitaspreservationfoundation.org/) The SS Encinitas and the SS Moonlight are not your run-of-the-mill [boat houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-fair-hill). Built from the ground up using [salvaged materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model), the sister-ship houses have not moved from their location since they were built in the late 1920s. The two houses are 15 feet tall and pack a combined space of 2,190 square feet. And though they might not have ever been real boats, they come pretty close to mimicking their seaworthy cousins with things like plaster hulls, [portholes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor) and a galley. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Salvaged Material Construction:** The trend of building structures using salvaged materials creates opportunities for sustainable architecture and reduces waste. - **Repurposed Living Spaces:** The trend of repurposing non-traditional structures, like boats, as living spaces offers unique and creative housing options. - **Nautical-inspired Design:** The trend of incorporating nautical elements into architectural design provides opportunities for themed spaces and immersive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can embrace salvaged material construction to promote sustainability and eco-friendly practices. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the market potential of repurposed living spaces to meet the demand for unconventional housing options. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can tap into nautical-inspired design trends to create unique and memorable spaces for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-otea.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Nautical Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md)