# Contemporary Courtyard Homes The Tangga House by Guz Architects Has a Kickass Pool By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangga-house-by-guz-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/22/the-tangga-house-by-guz-architects/) & [guzarchitects](http://www.guzarchitects.com/) Located in Singapore, the 'Tangga House' by Guz Architects takes your average courtyard and turns it into the main focus of the home. The [plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house) doesn't stop at the courtyard, either -- they expand onto the roof as well. Another feature to look for in the 'Tangga House' by Guz Architects is the [glass pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence) that wraps itself around two sides of the home. Modern and contemporary, this home allows air to pass through its open space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Courtyard-centric Design:** Design homes with courtyards as the main focus, creating a space for relaxation and connection with nature. - **Integration of Living Vegetation:** Incorporate plant life throughout the house, including on roofs, walls, and in courtyards, for a more sustainable and eco-friendly living experience. - **Glass-walled Pools:** Introduce innovative pool designs that bring the living environment closer to water features and the outdoors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects may embrace courtyard-centric designs to deliver visually stunning and nature-conscious structures. - **Construction:** Construction firms can capitalize on the growing interest in integrating vegetation and natural elements into building designs. - **Pool and Spa:** Pool designers may take inspiration from the glass-walled pool in Tangga House to create innovative water feature designs that merge indoor and outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Blocky Courtyard Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-courtyards.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Patio-Centering Villa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-patis.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [Private Lifestyle Minimal Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-residence.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godai-pavilion.md)