North America takes much of its fresh water for granted, but cutting-edge architectural experiments like the Succulent House by Murmur are leading the way to sustainable living in the Western world.
This reservoir residence functions as a fluctuating system, storing rainwater for use in showers, toilets and washing. The unconventional abstract structure guides rain towards the center of the building, where it is collected and accumulated in “bladders” made of elastic metallic material. Inspired by plants and the human body, the Succulent House by Murmur is a living organism that expands and contracts, ever influencing the size and shape of interior spaces.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Living
- The trend of sustainable living has created opportunities for innovative architectural designs that prioritize water conservation and usage.
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Rainwater harvesting has emerged as a trend in architecture, providing opportunities to collect and store water for various household uses.
- Biomorphic Architecture
- The concept of biomorphic architecture has given rise to innovative structures inspired by nature and the human body, presenting possibilities for unique designs and functionality.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation in designing sustainable and biomorphic structures that incorporate rainwater harvesting systems.
- Water Conservation
- The water conservation industry can leverage the trend of sustainable living to promote the adoption of rainwater harvesting systems and other similar solutions.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can adapt to the concept of fluctuating spaces within biomorphic structures, creating versatile and adaptable living environments.
