# Unified Earthly Homes The Terraced House Features a Host of Materials By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraced-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/06/13/the-terraced-house-by-shaun-lockyer-architects/) & [lockyerarchitects.au](http://www.lockyerarchitects.com.au/) Shaun Lockyer Architects are behind the 'Terraced House,' a family home located in Brisbane, Australia. The designers concerned themselves with making sure the home had optimal lighting, high functionality and a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere fit for a family. All three of those requirements were more than adequately met, with the architects successfully creating a warm and luminescent residence that facilitates a well-rounded family life. The architects groomed the landscape by situating an elevated courtyard to the side of the renovated post-war cottage. The home itself expresses a range of different materials, from concrete and timber to blockwork, juxtaposing the original structure. Despite the various materials, the home presents a unified, harmonious front; everything complements each other perfectly, whether it's old or contemporary in style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 35% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Optimal Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop energy-efficient lighting solutions for homes that provide optimal lighting levels while minimizing energy consumption. - **High Functionality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart home technologies and integrated systems that enhance the functionality of residential spaces, improving convenience and efficiency. - **Relaxing and Comfortable Atmosphere:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative furniture and home decor solutions that prioritize comfort and relaxation, incorporating advanced materials and ergonomic designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and construction techniques to create more efficient and aesthetically pleasing residential structures. - **Lighting Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced lighting technologies for residential applications that offer customizable lighting experiences, improve energy efficiency, and promote well-being. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new smart home systems and devices that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure to enhance residential living and improve automation and control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Urban Brick Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-breath.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md)