# Windowless Homes The 'Habitat' Series by Xavier Delory Explores Protection By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xavier-delory References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2010/06/28/habitat-by-xavier-delory/) & [xavierdelory.be](http://www.xavierdelory.be/) The ‘Habitat’ photo series by photographer Xavier Delory will have you intrigued at first, and then terrified. Each shot features a home with absolutely [no windows or doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inverted-house). There is not even a garage. The theme behind the ‘Habitat’ photo series is to explore the [concept of protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house). Photographer Xavier Delory believes that humans have a tendency to [withdraw into their own lives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture). A very interesting concept, no doubt; be sure to check out the gallery for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Windowless Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and materials for building more secure and protected windowless homes that still provide sufficient lighting and ventilation. - **Withdrawn Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative interior design solutions and technologies that encourage human connection and engagement to counteract the tendency of people to withdraw into their own lives. - **Protection Concepts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design novel protective structures or systems that go beyond traditional windows and doors, providing enhanced security and privacy while maintaining a sense of openness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and engineers to develop new architectural concepts that challenge traditional notions of windows and doors, addressing the need for protection and privacy. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interior design solutions that promote interaction and connectivity to counteract the isolating effects of windowless homes and foster healthier living environments. - **Security Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced security systems and technologies specifically tailored for windowless homes, ensuring optimal protection against potential intruders while maintaining ease of use for residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Curvaceous Privacy Wall Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwk-promes-open-house.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Housing Block Defensive Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md)