# Plant-Based Cabin Constructions Moontower Design Build Creates the Cross Cabin in Austin By Amy Duong | Published 2024-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cross-cabin References: [moontoweraustin](https://www.moontoweraustin.com/)  Texas-based firm [Moontower Design Build](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-cabin) has unveiled the Cross Cabin structure nestled in Austin. It is packed with clever cross-laminated timber builds with cork-clad support at the facade. The purpose of the design is to create a more eco-friendly build using plant-based materials. The [ADU](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-adu) is comprised of 93 square meters within a 743-square meter soling yard. The home creates captivating views of the horizon that is seen from the tree canopy. The home was completed last year and the holistic build made sure to meet the standards of the [AIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/found-projects) Architecture and Design Materials Pledge. It is made with inspiration from Michael Pollan's book, Food Rules as the team designed the home with plant-based materials that weren't too heavily processed. Image Credit: Moontower Design Build ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Construction:** The integration of plant-based materials like cross-laminated timber and cork-clad support is pushing the boundaries of sustainable building practices. - **Modular Eco-dwellings:** Prefabricated structures such as the Cross Cabin highlight the growing trend of modular homes designed with sustainability at their core. - **Holistic Architecture:** Adhering to the AIA Architecture and Design Materials Pledge underscores a movement towards environmentally responsible and ethically conscious building designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Construction:** Companies in this industry are increasingly exploring novel materials and methods to reduce their environmental footprint. - **Prefabricated Housing:** This sector sees significant innovation through the creation of modular homes that are both efficient and eco-friendly. - **Green Architecture:** Architectural firms are focusing more on eco-conscious designs, implementing sustainable materials and practices in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-cabin.md) - [Modern Timber Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clt-house.md) - [Fire-Resistant Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-meeker.md) - [Prefab Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-cabin.md) - [Dark-Green Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalar-architecture.md) - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md) - [Woodland Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studzienno-27.md) - [Lake-Bordering Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ae.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md)