# Stacked Timber Abodes The Pod House Makes the Most of the Sunlight By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pod-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/17/the-pod-guesthouse-australia-whiting-architects-concrete-timber-boxes/) & [whitingarchitects](http://whitingarchitects.com/) The Pod house by Melbourne studio Whiting Architects is comprised of [stacked concrete and timber boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chodge). The guesthouse is located on a steep plot, near Australia's Great Ocean Road, and [overlooks the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio). The stacked design was decided upon to optimize for the view. The architects explain, "The house is primarily designed from the inside out for views and sun, but we were also conscious of creating a sculptural form –- a man-made imposition on the landscape." The house, which sits adjacent to a larger home owned by the client's extended family, features [terraces on three sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects) and indoor viewing areas, allowing the panorama to be accessed in different ways throughout the day. The house is described as being a structure that "changes with the seasons, and the time of day," making it a durable and long-standing investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | 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 - **Stacked Timber Architecture:** This trend of stacking timber and concrete boxes in architectural design presents an opportunity to create visually striking and functional structures. - **Optimizing Views and Sunlight:** The focus on maximizing views and sunlight in architectural design provides opportunities for innovative solutions that enhance the living experience. - **Dynamic and Seasonal Structures:** The concept of creating structures that change with seasons and time of day opens up possibilities for adaptable and sustainable living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can explore new techniques and materials to create stacked timber abodes that optimize views and sunlight. - **Construction:** Construction companies can adapt their methods and processes to incorporate stacking timber and concrete boxes in building designs. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers and agents can market and capitalize on the appeal of homes that offer panoramic views and adaptable living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Affordable Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod.md) - [Terraced Light Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md)