# Ball-Shaped Eco Homes The Airdrop House is an Instant Housing Solution for Flood-Effected Areas By manzil | Published 2010-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-airdrop-house References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/09/andrew-maynard-airdrop-house.php) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/09/andrew-maynard-airdrop-house.php) [Eco-conscious architect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1) Andrew Maynard has come up with a design that would provide a [temporary housing solution for flood-effected areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood). The sustainable home, also known as 'The Airdrop House', can be carried from flooded areas and be dropped from a plane. Specially made with sponge-like materials which soak up and remove water, 'The Airdrop House' can expand up to seven meters in diameter to provide enough space for living. **Implications** - The green revolution has had a transformative effect on social values. Consumers that consider themselves eco-minded prize efficient design and the reduction of waste. Companies should create ad campaigns that serve to champion their environmental initiatives to forge a more meaningful relationship with eco consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flood-proof Housing Solutions:** There is a need to develop sustainable homes that can be deployed as a temporary housing solution to flood-affected areas. - **Sponge-like Materials:** There is an opportunity in developing and exploring the use of sponge-like materials that can soak up and remove water in a variety of applications beyond housing. - **Instant and Deployable Housing:** There is a need to design and create temporary housing solutions that can be easily and quickly transported and assembled in disaster-stricken areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** There is an opportunity for architectural firms to use eco-conscious designs to create innovative housing models. - **Construction:** There is an opportunity for construction companies to explore the use of sustainable materials and innovative techniques to reduce waste and increase efficiency in their projects. - **Emergency Response and Aid Agencies:** There is an opportunity for emergency response and aid agencies to collaborate with architects and construction companies to develop innovative temporary housing solutions for disaster-stricken areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md)