# Weather-Conscious Designs Unemori Architects Respond to Harsh Weather Conditions in New Project By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unemori-architects-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/08/12/house-in-takaoka-stilts-unemori-architects-japan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/tag/unemori-architects/) Unemori Architects have completed a home design in the city of Takaoka, Japan. This [single-family house is raised](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya) 70 centimeters above the ground using concrete stilts. This was done in order to [protect the structure from flooding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home) and heavy snow - which responds to the region's harsh climate. The house is situated in a highly trafficked neighborhood, and the architects were tasked with creating a private space while also incorporating natural light. To differentiate between spaces, the home is divided into three separate parts with varying floor and ceiling heights. The tallest space contains the living area, while the dining and sleeping areas are nestled into their own sections. The home is subdivided yet feels connected. This is achieved by an abundant amount of natural light that warms the interior spaces. Image Credit: Unemori Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weather-conscious Architecture:** Opportunity to design structures that can withstand extreme weather conditions while incorporating natural light and a sense of connection. - **Elevated Structures:** Incorporating stilts or raised foundations to protect structures from flooding and other natural disasters. - **Subdivided Spaces:** Creating distinct areas within a home with varying floor and ceiling heights while still maintaining a sense of cohesiveness and openness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Designing weather-resistant and innovative homes and structures that address the current climate crisis. - **Real Estate:** Utilizing weather-conscious designs to appeal to environmentally conscious home buyers and renters. - **Construction:** Constructing elevated and adaptable structures that can withstand harsh weather conditions and natural disasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Layered Living Residence Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk.md) - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md)