# Timber Summer Houses This Wooden Summer House Sits Perched in the Swedish Woodland By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-summer-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/12/23/timber-summerhouse-johan-sundberg-sweden-woodland-coastal-views/) & [johansundberg](http://www.johansundberg.com/?lang=en) Johan Sundberg Arkitektur designed this wooden summer house, located on the southern coast of Sweden, for a young family. The timber and glass body of the 'Sommarhus Akenine' is raised off the ground with a set of three concrete beams. The purpose of elevating the home was ensuring that the home would be level, not to mention the elevation offers protection from the risk of rising tide from the Swedish coastline. There was also an aesthetic element to the decision, which architect Johan Sundberg explains by saying, "I wanted the house to sit lightly on the ground, to feel elevated and transparent to the visitor arriving from the north." The single-storey building is clad in Siberian larch, which is the primary material used for the home, both inside and out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 34% | 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 - **Elevated Timber Structures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new construction techniques for elevated timber structures that provide both functional benefits (such as protection from rising tides) and aesthetic appeal. - **Transparent Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to incorporate transparency in architectural designs, creating a sense of lightness and openness. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable materials for construction, like Siberian larch, that are both environmentally friendly and durable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative design principles and techniques to create unique and functional architectural structures. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement new construction methods and materials that prioritize sustainability and resilience. - **Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Discover and utilize new woodworking techniques and materials to create sustainable and visually appealing structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommarhus-e.md) - [Tar-Coated Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-tjurpannan.md) - [Coastal Summer Calm Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors.md) - [Lakeside Thatched Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-house-1.md) - [Larch-Clad Villa Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timjan.md) - [Serene Timeless Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Canadian Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cime.md)