# Fireproof Home Extensions The 'X-Space' Window Offers Inhabitants a Safe Bubble in an Emergency By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-space References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/24/the-life-saving-window/) & [competition.adesignaward](https://competition.adesignaward.com/design.php?ID=54372) The 'X-Space' window offers inhabitants a personal fireproof space in the event of an emergency. After the tragedy that occurred at the [Grenfell tower in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peekablue), designers and architects have been fiercely developing ways in which [living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition) can be altered to heighten families' chances of survival. The X-Space serves as a window when not in use, but when it's opened up, provides a personal fireproof space that protects those inside. The X-Space features a lever on the outside, providing the fire department with a point of entry, and will even notify emergency services when the hatch has been released, making for an quicker rescue. The X-Space is lightweight and can hold the weight of two adults, or one adult and two children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fireproof Home Extensions:** Developing and integrating fire-resistant materials and spaces into homes as a safety precaution in case of emergencies. - **Personal Emergency Spaces:** Designing and implementing personal spaces within homes, offices, and public spaces for protection in emergencies. - **Smart Emergency Systems:** Integrating technology, sensors, and automation into emergency systems for faster response times and increased safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can specialize in creating fireproof home extensions and integrating them into existing and new buildings. - **Construction:** Construction companies can incorporate fire-resistant materials and building techniques into their projects to improve safety for dwellers. - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies specializing in smart home technology can innovate emergency systems that integrates with users' smartphones and sends real-time notifications to emergency services to expedite critical response times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md)