# Cozy Self-Sustaining Homes This Sustainable Home Design in Michegan Generates its Own Energy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-home-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/sustainable-northern-michigan-retreat-inspired-elements/) & [mfarchitect](http://www.mfarchitect.com/category/projects/) The M-22 [sustainable home design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove) from Michael Fitzhugh Architect is a gorgeous one that finds home atop the West Grand Traverse Bay in Michegan. The cosy house was constructed from a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, composite siting and glass, although the residence fits right in with the natural surroundings of the area. As well as looking like the M-22 house could blend right into the terrain, the house also includes a number of sustainable systems to make sure that it truly treads lightly on the natural environment. The house incorporates systems like [geothermal heating and cooling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house), and puts [rainwater as well as geothermal water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater) to keep the house running. From the interior, the house has stunning views to take in Northern Michigan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Home Design:** Opportunity for sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems in residential construction. - **Self-sustaining Homes:** Potential for homes that generate their own energy and use natural resources to reduce environmental impact. - **Geothermal Heating and Cooling:** Growing trend in utilizing geothermal energy for residential heating and cooling systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Residential Construction:** Innovation opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems in residential building projects. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for renewable energy companies to offer solutions for self-sustaining homes and geothermal heating and cooling systems. - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity to design eco-friendly homes that blend with natural surroundings and integrate sustainable systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md)