# Windowless Cubed Houses A Skylight-Only Abode in Obama Japan by Suppose Design By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windowless-house References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/2133_family_house_in_obama_by_suppose_design) & [suppose.jp](http://www.suppose.jp/) This sleek, slightly raised windowless house resembles a transport container but once you get inside a ceiling covered in skylights reveals an airy, modern home. Suppose Design created this 301.29 square meter [windowless house located in Obama, Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa). The entire steel structure is suspended above the ground using reinforced concrete elements allow for [parking underneath the abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-house). The windowless house also [incorporates a courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo) and seamlessly incorporates a strong connection between the exterior and interior. All photos by [Toshiyuki Yano](http://www.nacasa.co.jp/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Windowless Houses:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative, light-filled spaces with unique exterior designs. - **Skylight-only Homes:** Potential for construction companies to offer modern, energy-efficient homes that maximize natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. - **Seamless Exterior-interior Connection:** Designers and builders can explore ways to create a seamless transition between outdoor and indoor spaces, enhancing the overall living experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of traditional design and create unique, functional windowless houses. - **Construction:** Potential for construction companies to specialize in the construction of skylight-only homes that prioritize natural light and energy efficiency. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create harmonious spaces that integrate the natural light from skylights and the surrounding environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Compact Japanese Moden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md)