# Stacked Eco Pads Tobias Weiss and Gernot Reisenhofer Create Terraced Hillside Homes By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraced-hillside-homes References: [greenlichen](http://greenlichen.com/?tag=terraced-hillside-homes) Austrian architects Tobias Weiss and Gernot Reisenhofer have designed some [terraced hillside homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooroy-house), taking advantage of their hillside surroundings to create environmentally conscious structures. Packed in against the Austrian hillside, each apartment will use [solar design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000), rainwater recycling and sunshades to help save energy and blend seamlessly into the Austrian countryside. The [green-roofed apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal) are as aesthetically pleasing as they are eco-friendly. **Implications** - With the enormous surge of eco-friendly products permeating the marketplace in previous years, it only makes sense that the next place to make eco-friendly would be the home. Environmentally-concerned consumers are eager to minimize their carbon footprint in any way possible. Industries can expect the interest in eco-homes to rise, and should adapt by providing environmentally friendly products, homes and services to their demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Homes:** The rise in interest for eco-homes presents an opportunity for industries to develop and provide environmentally friendly products, homes, and services. - **Solar Design:** The use of solar design in homes can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to create and market solar-powered products and services. - **Rainwater Recycling:** The adoption of rainwater recycling in homes opens up opportunities for industries to develop innovative water conservation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly homes by incorporating sustainable designs and practices in their projects. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the growing demand for solar-powered homes and can offer innovative technologies and solutions. - **Water Conservation:** The water conservation industry can explore innovative solutions and products for rainwater recycling in homes to meet the rising demand for sustainable water management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rural Slope Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtiboden-housing.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house.md) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Perched Grassy Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house.md)