# Looping Home Balconies 'The Circular Path House' Has a Unique Walkway By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circular-path-house References: [archinect](https://archinect.com/michael-jantzen/project/the-circular-path-house) Outdoor space can be a crucial part of residential design, so 'The Circular Path House' offers a creative solution when the natural environment is hostile. The home has a unique balcony system that extends from the home and then loops in a large circle, giving residents a complete view of the surrounding region. Though The Circular Path House is currently a concept and not physically in existence, the home was designed to deal with the specific challenges of its proposed locale: the New Mexico desert. Deserts are obviously difficult places to live, so raising both the home and the path up on a series of 12 stilts makes it far easier for even the least outdoorsy of people. At the same time, the extensive looping balcony allows occupants to take in the nature around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated-balcony Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build homes with elevated balconies that provide unique viewpoints and perspectives of the surrounding environment. - **Conceptual Residential Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and develop innovative architectural concepts for residential spaces that address specific challenges and environmental constraints. - **Nature-integrated Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create living spaces that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, providing residents with immersive nature experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on designing and constructing unique homes that offer innovative features and amenities to attract buyers. - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push boundaries in architectural design and explore unconventional concepts to create functional and visually striking living spaces. - **Sustainable Housing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable housing solutions that respect and enhance the natural environment while maximizing comfort and functionality for residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-o.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Forested Circular Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-omah-prana.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Discreet Architectural Polish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-house.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Moat-Edge Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house.md) - [External Walkway Pavilion-Style Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane-house.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md)