# Eco-Chic Architecture The Zenergy House Uses Miniscule Energy By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenergy-house References: [greenhomespecialists](http://www.greenhomespecialists.com/The_ZENERGY_Prototype.html) The Zenergy House -- which is play on the words zero and energy -- is the latest in [eco-friendly architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes). This [remodeled home from the 1950s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-house) is highly sustainable and barely uses any energy. The home manages to operate sufficiently with the lack of energy because solar panels that were placed on the roof and the utilization of green building strategies. So, for those of you who were doubtful that a green home could look good and be fully functional, stop doubting! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The rise of sustainable architecture and green building strategies present opportunities for creating eco-friendly homes and buildings. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The use of solar panels as an alternative energy source is becoming increasingly popular, opening up opportunities for businesses in the solar industry. - **Energy Efficient Homes:** As energy costs rise, the demand for energy efficient homes will increase, presenting opportunities for businesses that specialize in retrofitting older homes or building new ones with energy efficient features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Zenergy House represents a shift towards more sustainable architecture, creating opportunities for architects and designers to specialize in eco-friendly design. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of solar panels as an energy source presents opportunities for companies in the renewable energy industry to expand and innovate their products and services. - **Construction:** The demand for more energy efficient homes presents opportunities for construction companies to specialize in retrofitting older homes or building new ones with energy efficient features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1.md) - [Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house.md) - [Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Mid-Century Heritage London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-house.md) - [Reconfigured Spacious Brooklyn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-house.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md)