# Slope-Shaped Tiny Dwellings The 'Intrepide' Tiny Home Has a Sloping Roof for a Streamlined Look By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-07-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-dwellings References: [tinyliving](https://tinyliving.com/intrepide-baluchon/) & [tinyhouse-baluchon.fr](http://www.tinyhouse-baluchon.fr/nos-tiny-houses/tiny-house-intrepide/) When it comes to the French tiny home market, few companies if any, do it better than Baluchon, which recently created a bespoke tiny dwelling that features an elegant sloping roof and a surprising amount of amenities in a rather [compact space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lelas-tiny-house). A custom-made creation designed for residents of the French Alps, the 'Intrepide' tiny dwelling features a streamlined and clean exterior appearance thanks largely to its sloping roof, which makes the home appear aerodynamic when it's being towed down rural roads. Built to sit on a six-meter-long trailer, this towable tiny dwelling features a living area that can also be used as a home office and features amenities including a wood heater, miniature refrigerator, oven, stove top, wood chip toilet and shower. Elegant on the eye and comfortable to cohabitate, the Intrepide tiny dwelling proves that [towable tiny homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-tiny-house) can certainly be designed for rural environments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Streamlined Tiny Homes:** The trend of designing tiny homes with streamlined exteriors and compact spaces offers opportunities for innovative design, space optimization, and portability. - **Sloping Roof Designs:** The trend of incorporating sloping roofs in tiny home design allows for a more aerodynamic and visually appealing look, presenting opportunities for creative aesthetics and functional benefits. - **Multifunctional Living Spaces:** The trend of creating tiny homes with multifunctional living spaces, such as combining a living area with a home office, opens up possibilities for maximizing limited space and catering to versatile needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tiny Home Construction:** The tiny home construction industry can explore innovative materials, techniques, and designs to create streamlined and portable tiny homes with sloping roof designs. - **Home Furnishings and Appliances:** The home furnishings and appliances industry can develop compact and efficient products tailored for tiny homes, such as space-saving furniture and energy-efficient devices. - **Eco-friendly Plumbing Solutions:** The eco-friendly plumbing solutions industry can provide innovative solutions for water conservation and waste management in tiny homes, including composting toilets and water-saving shower systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Sloped Roof Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-valley.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Single-Floor Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrapol-capucine.md) - [Cedar Finished Portable Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicore.md) - [Upside-Down Compact Home Layours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-tiny-house.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-tiny-house.md) - [Sustainable Minimal Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-tiny-house-1.md)