# Rain-Catching Renovations The Trial Bay House Addition is a Sweeping Sustainable Eco Home Retrofit By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trial-bay-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/05/trial-bay-house-by-heffernan-button-voss-architects/) & [architectus.au](http://www.architectus.com.au/) The Trial Bay House addition project was a large-scale [eco renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c) that turned this Tazmanian house into a super-sustainable and stylish [coastal abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat). The renovation was designed by James Jones of Architectus and involved a total overhaul of the home as well as the construction of a new veranda, courtyard, garage, and living room. The Trial Bay House project also involved installing solar water heating and [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooroy-house) on the building's roof, as well as rain-catching technology in order to make the house as sustainable and low-impact as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Renovation:** There is an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable home renovation projects. - **Rainwater Harvesting:** Innovations that provide efficient and effective rainwater harvesting technologies can help homeowners reduce their water consumption and reliance on municipal water supplies. - **Solar Power Integration:** There is a need for businesses to provide affordable and accessible solar power solutions as more homeowners become interested in renewable energy sources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Renovation:** The home renovation industry can expand their services by offering eco-friendly and sustainable renovations with the integration of rainwater harvesting and solar technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies involved in the production and distribution of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, have an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. - **Water Management:** Businesses that develop and implement innovative rainwater harvesting systems that reduce water consumption can significantly contribute to sustainable water management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Sustainable Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-pitches.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Textural Tranquil Cottage Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harriets-house.md) - [Garden Oasis Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-garden-house.md) - [Eclectic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg-byron-bay.md) - [Tropical House Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-brisana.md) - [Timber-Framed Undercroft Home Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmoral-hillside-house.md)