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Shifting Facade-Finished Abodes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Barra Cres House Allows in Customized Levels of Sunlight

— April 21, 2020 — Art & Design
The Barra Cres House is a beachfront property in Coolum Beach, Australia designed by the Aboda Design Group and constructed by Fauna Home as a dwelling that will respond to the needs of inhabitants. The home is accented by a motorized facade that is capable of being manually adjusted to allow a customized level of sunlight into the home according to the preferences of the inhabitants. The facade is designed to manually adjusted thanks to a concealed counterweight system.

The Barra Cres House is accented on the interior by an array of modern design flair thanks to Zooi Design that includes black and white hues as well as a number of wood, stone and metal textures to enhance its timeless nature.


Image Credit: Architizer
Trend Themes
1. Motorized Facade - Disruptive innovation opportunity for construction companies to integrate motorized facades for increased customization and energy efficiency in homes and buildings.
2. Adjustable Sunlight - Innovative trend in architecture to incorporate adjustable sunlight options for homes and buildings, presenting an opportunity for companies to create smarter and more eco-friendly constructions.
3. Modern Interior Design - Opportunity for companies to cater to modern design preferences with a mix of black, white, wood, stone, and metal textures to create timeless interior design spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunity for the construction industry to adopt innovative building materials and techniques and integrate technologies that contribute to sustainable, function-focused, and custom housing solutions.
2. Architecture - Opportunity for architects to design smarter and more sustainable buildings and spaces that cater to the dynamic needs and preferences of modern-day home and building occupants.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designing companies to incorporate modern design aesthetics with a blend of various textures and materials into homes and buildings to create appealing, timeless interior living spaces.
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