# Bridge Homes Stanley Saitowitz Creates a Ravine-Crossing Abode By Rachel | Published 2009-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanley-saitowitz-bridge-architecture References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/30966/bridge-house-stanley-saitowitz-natoma-architects/) & [saitowitz](http://www.saitowitz.com/) For this project, Stanley Saitowitz and Natoma Architects decided to [work with nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove) rather than fight it. The [Bridge House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct) is an interesting design, as it is not only a beautiful and spacious home, it [bridges over a ravine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence). The Bridge House design by Stanley Saitowitz employs the height of the house to its advantage, using the elevation as a place for a pool and deck, with the lower ground left for the ravine. **Implications** - Different aspects of nature are being applied to a variety of business ventures. Green living is becoming an increasingly important feature of design and companies are seeing an expansion in their target demographic by integrating eco-friendly functions into a product. Multifunctional commodities are a great way to attract user attention and thus attracting them to the product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Living:** Opportunities to integrate eco-friendly features into products and attract a wider target demographic. - **Multifunctional Commodities:** Innovations that offer multiple functionalities to capture user attention and increase product appeal. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Applying elements of nature in various business ventures for unique and visually appealing experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Incorporating green living and nature-inspired design in architectural projects. - **Home Decor:** Creating multifunctional home products that integrate eco-friendly features. - **Outdoor Living:** Developing innovative outdoor furniture and structures that blend with nature and offer multiple functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Concrete-Supportive Bridged Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar.md) - [Rural Charred Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Streamlined Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-house.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md)