# Sustainably Compact Beach Houses The Solar Powered Home by Tjep is Ecologically Responsible By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tjep References: [waveavenue](http://waveavenue.com/profiles/blogs/ecologically-friendly-solar-powered-home-by-tjep) & [tjep](http://www.tjep.com/) This Solar Powered Home by Tjep features an ecologically responsible design concept that marries aesthetics with practicality. The compact residential concept entitled 'Isolée' is located on a beach coast and features a three storey construction. Inspired by modern technology, the contemporary beach abode is the work of Amsterdam-based design studio Tjep. In addition to its minimalist design aesthetic, the solar powered home is self-sustaining thanks to its reliance on sophisticated tech innovations that allow for its entire structural frame to open up. Inspired by a collapsible cabinet concept, the Solar Powered Home by Tjep also features an integrated heating system equipped with a solar tree that ensures environmentally responsible and extremely affordable fuel consumption for its users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in eco-friendly construction and architecture. - **Smart Home Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in integrating advanced technology into residential buildings. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating sustainable energy solutions for residential properties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. - **Architecture:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing eco-conscious and technologically advanced homes. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating innovative renewable energy solutions for residential applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Adventurous Compact Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pego.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Compact Beach Resort Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-key.md)