# Costa Rican Surfer Huts Olson Kundig Architects Boast a Three-Storey Nature Retreat By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfer-hut References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/12/costa-rica-treehouse-retreat-olson-kundig/) & [olsonkundig](https://olsonkundig.com/) A towering three-storey surfer hut has been erected near Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica by Olson Kundig Architects. The American firm focused on facilitating a nurturing and balanced environment by accommodating the needs of its clients who are "surfers and passionate environmentalists." As a result, the home itself embraces the surrounding setting — one that is riddled with volcanoes, rainforests, and a scenic coastline, in a very minimalist and stylish way. The three-storey surfer hut is created with a facade that blends in and a building silhouette that utilizes available local resources. Olson Kundig Architects specifies that it designed the home to "operate passively" which contributes to the desired aesthetic of the house. Without a doubt, the surfer hut will provide an ample getaway from the urban environment. Photo Credits: [Nic Lehoux](https://niclehoux.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## 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 - **Eco-friendly Tourism:** The construction of eco-friendly homes that can operate passively offers a major opportunity for sustainable tourism. - **Local Resource Utilization:** The focus on utilizing available local resources in construction presents opportunities for the development of cost-effective and environmentally conscious homes and buildings. - **Minimalist Architecture:** The trend towards minimalist and stylish architecture in natural settings offers opportunities for the development of visually striking and environmentally conscious structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism industry can embrace the trend towards eco-friendly tourism by promoting and developing sustainable tourism practices and accommodations. - **Construction and Architecture:** The construction and architecture industries can benefit from the trend towards local resource utilization by developing cost-effective and environmentally conscious building practices. - **Real Estate:** The trend towards minimalist architecture and homes that blend into their natural surroundings presents opportunities for real estate developers to create visually striking and eco-conscious properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md) - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md) - [Mid-Century Renovated Canadian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erica-colpitts.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md)