# Eco Transformer Architecture 'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainability-meets-design-bird-island-project-lands-eco-friendly-hubs-in References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/5244/bird-island-project-by-graft-architects.html) The new challenge in architecture is incorporating sustainability in designs, a challenge met with praise by the international firm Graft Architects and their unique “Bird Island” Project. Developed for the Bird Island Green Home Competition held by the YTL Group, this airy concept fuses with its environment and creates a peaceful habitat for its residents. The flexible exterior skin enjoys a silicone-covered glass fabric finishing and may alter its transparency to complement the landscape. This tent structure reflects sunlight to keep an ideal temperature within the living quarters. Smart practices include grey water recycling for reuse through an efficient drainage system. Home to this innovative villa design will be the Sentul Park at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yet these prefabs will definitely provoke and hopefully set the example for modern architectural practices around the globe. And when the time comes, I most certainly would like to get a quote on a two-bedroom by the lake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Designing eco-friendly buildings that reduce the impact on the environment. - **Adaptive Facades:** Building envelopes that respond to changing weather or environmental conditions to enhance energy efficiency. - **Water Conservation:** Reducing water usage in buildings by implementing advanced technologies that conserve and reuse water. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Integrating sustainability into building design and construction to protect the environment and minimize carbon footprint. - **Real Estate:** Developing sustainable living spaces that offer comfortable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional homes and apartments. - **Construction:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and innovative design techniques into building projects as part of sustainable development practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Lighweight Birdwarching Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md)