# Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses StudioAC Designs a New Home Overlooking Devil's Glen By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/04/19/studioac-canadian-home-agricultural-shed-canada/) & [archcollab](https://www.archcollab.com/)  Canadian design studio StudioAC unveils its new project that is located near Toronto by the Bruce Peninsula. It appears to be an agricultural building and overlooks a wooded area known as the Devil's Glen. Whilst designing the home, it was important to ensure that it had a minimal impact on the areas that it was surrounded by. The studio explains how the design process began with fixations, stating "[We] began with two fixations: one, having the house sited true to the north, south, east and west to take advantage of the solar path throughout the day, the view to the water and to avoid disturbing as much of the natural habitat as possible. The second fixation was to have the roofscape act as a device to shape light, levels of intimacy and vantage points to the treetops, water, and sky beyond." Image Credit: StudioAC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Agricultural-inspired Architecture:** Designing homes to resemble barns and agricultural buildings for a modern and eco-friendly aesthetic. - **Minimal Impact Design:** Creating buildings that have minimal impact on surrounding environments while still providing functionality and comfort. - **Innovative Roof Design:** Using inventive roof designs to shape light and provide unique views and vantage points. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Innovative and sustainable designs that balance functionality with minimal environmental impact. - **Construction:** Building eco-friendly and sustainable homes that prioritize minimal impact while still providing comfort and functionality. - **Roofing:** Developing innovative, effective, and aesthetic roofing solutions that shape light and provide unique views and vantage points. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Dramatic Roof-Topped Ontario Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-house.md) - [Forested Raised Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest.md) - [Wooden Screened Cantilevered Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elbow-house.md) - [Rural Charred Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house.md)