# Solarized Glass Homes The Mission: House is a Hi-Tech, Eco-Friendly Abode By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mission-house References: [architectslist](http://architectslist.com/cities/San-Francisco/firms/351-Interstice-Architects/projects/951-Mission-House) & [intersticearchitects](http://www.intersticearchitects.com/) In places where sunlight is more dominant than others, such as in the Mission District located in Twin Peaks, San Francisco, solar rays are the ultimate power source, hence the Mission: House. In a location with an abundance of sunlight, Interstice Architects took it upon themselves to utilize this energy and construct a high-tech home that can recycle natural resources. Originally designed as a test lab for building strategies, the Mission: House is encased in a [solar multi-faceted "greenskin" shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom) made of [recycled windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) and ultimately uses [smart passive solar strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house) that synthesizes solar energy. However, not only does the house have an exposed open-air bathroom, the house does not provide much insulation from the cold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solarized Glass:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced solar panels that can be seamlessly integrated into glass facades for efficient energy generation in buildings. - **Eco-friendly Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable building materials and construction techniques that optimize energy usage and reduce environmental impact. - **Smart Passive Solar:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing intelligent systems that harness passive solar strategies to optimize energy efficiency and minimize reliance on traditional power sources in buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative solar technologies and solutions for residential and commercial applications to promote renewable energy adoption. - **Green Building:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the construction industry by creating sustainable and eco-friendly materials, designs, and practices for buildings. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing smart home systems and technologies that optimize energy consumption, integrate renewable energy sources, and enhance comfort and convenience for homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Climate-Generating Skylight Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Solar-Powered Mexico Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol.md) - [Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-house.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md)