# Shade Tree Decals Andrew Maynard's Window Stickers for Modern Sun Filtration By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattooed-treehouses-andrew-maynard-wrapped-brenches-for-shade-around-the-ho References: [maynardarchitects](http://www.maynardarchitects.com/Site/houses/Pages/Tattoo_House.html#3) & [arquitectura-h.ar](http://arquitectura-h.com.ar/articulos/andrew-maynard/art344.aspx) Andrew Maynard, an Australian architect, is already known for his environmentally friendly designs. He recently came up with a clever concept design for the owners of the [house extension in Victoria, Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road). To maintain natural lighting in the residence without letting its interior temperature become too warm, Andrew Maynard attached [large stickers in shade tree shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) that would [filter the light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shibumi-shade). Once again, modern interpretations of Mother Nature’s ingenious design have resulted in perfect products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Window Sticker Innovations:** Opportunity to develop and market innovative window stickers aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and natural lighting in residential and commercial buildings. - **Eco-friendly Architectural Designs:** Opportunity to create sustainable and environmentally friendly architectural designs that incorporate nature-inspired elements to improve living spaces. - **Sunlight Filtering Solutions:** Opportunity to create new solutions for filtering sunlight in buildings to optimize natural lighting while controlling heat and glare. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Design:** Architectural firms can explore incorporating shade tree decals and window stickers into their designs to improve energy efficiency and natural lighting in buildings. - **Residential Construction:** Builders and contractors can offer shade tree decals and window stickers as optional features in residential projects, providing homeowners with eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing sun filtration solutions. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Home decor companies can develop and market shade tree decals and window stickers as eco-friendly and stylish alternatives to traditional sun-blocking methods, offering customers new ways to enhance their living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Sunlight Simulating Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-illuminated-shades.md) - [Automated Window Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades.md) - [Sun-Blocking Smartphone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smartphone-shade.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md)