# Modernist Off-Grid Residences 'Tropik Works' is the First Fully Off-Grid Home in Costa Rica By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropik-works References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/869123/tropik-works-void-opd) Costa Rica is a small country, but it's nonetheless made a name for itself thanks in large part to its incredible degree of national sustainable energy use, and Tropik Works is a home that's surely inspired by that reputation. The home is the first fully off-grid residence in Costa Rica, relying on a combination of solar energy and crossed ventilation in order to reduce its energy consumption solely to what it can supply for itself. Costa Rica is truly an amazing nation. After a military coup during which the generals of the nation toppled a corrupt government, those leaders decided to permanently ban their nation from funding or organizing a military, opting to spend those resources instead on education. With such a revolutionary idea in their past, the Costa Rican populace today remains forward thinking, with energy efficiency at the top of their list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Off-grid Residences:** Off-grid living is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, leading to opportunities for innovative renewable energy solutions and modular homes. - **Renewable Energy:** The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions is increasing, creating opportunities for research and development in solar, wind, and hydro power. - **Energy Efficiency:** Efficiency in energy consumption is becoming a priority for homeowners and businesses alike, leading to the development of smart home technologies and green building materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry is poised for growth as consumers seek eco-friendly energy solutions and governments implement policies to reduce emissions. - **Homebuilding:** Homebuilders and architects have the opportunity to integrate sustainable and innovative designs into their projects, creating energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes. - **Smart Home Technology:** The rise in demand for energy efficiency has created a market for smart home technologies that can optimize energy usage and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Tranquil Beachtown Hawaiian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kailua-residence.md) - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Frameless Glass Twin Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot.md)