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Top 50 Eco Trends in August 2010
From 500-Square-Foot Homes to Living Couture:
Trend Hunter Robot — Aug 29, 2010 — Eco
For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include 500-Square-Foot Homes, Bare-Boned Motorcycles and Trailer Trikes. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2819 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Allison Love (403 trends), Meghan Young (381), Michael Hines (344), Tiana Reid (283), Vittoria Natarelli (279), Zoe Badley (258), Annie Ho (247), Joanne Lam (120), Katie Cordrey (78), and manzil (72).Also make sure to check out Rockstar Self-Expressionism, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2010 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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500-Square-Foot Homes
Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture Designs Small East Village Apartment
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Trailer Trikes
The Buffalino Is A Fully Furnished Three-Wheeler
48
Aerodynamic Superboats
Darko Markovic's 'The Eagle Yacht' Features Solar Panels & Jet Propulsion
47
Bare-Boned Motorcycles
The E 100R is a Super Light Electric Bike
46
Bamboo Business Cards
These Business Cards by Anonymous are Lovely and Sustainable
45
Flying Motorcycles
The MoonRider is a Hybrid Futuristic Two Wheeler
44
Shocking Oil Spill Visuals
The Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel 'Water & Oil' Spread is Disturbing
43
Bomber Workspaces
The KC-97 Fuel Tank Cradle Desk Recycles an Old Stratotanker
42
Integrative Jewelry Designs
Polli Synthesizes Craft Culture and Industrial Manufacturing
41
Lifeguard Tower Homes
The ISEAMI House by Robles Architects is a Perfect Vacation Getaway
40
Packaging Material Fashion
DHL Recycles Packaging into Fashion
39
Sustainable Hot Rods
Novague's 'Eco Laurin and Klement' Combines Innovation with Retro Design
38
Compact Forest Abodes
The 'House in Lemesos' by George Papadopoulos
37
Wooden Bungalow Cottages
'Shuswap Cabin' by Splyce Design is Located in Canada
36
Upcycled Modern Housing
The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners is Comfortable and Clean
35
Hybrid Shirt Bags
Stephanie Simek's Transforming 'Hoodie Bag' is a Three-in-One Creation
34
Chic Comic Caves
Mathieu Vinciguerra's Parisian Condo is Transformed in Eco-Architectural Redo
33
Hobbit Hideaways
This Swiss Cluster of Houses Belongs in 'The Lord of the Rings'
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Beer Box Sculptures
The Boxel Pavilion is an "Intoxicatingly" Impressive Feat
31
Incessant Ice Circles
Jim Denevan's Lake Baikal Art Project is Unrivaled in Scale
30
Sustainable Winglike Yachts
The Solar-Powered Concept Boat by Novague Studio
29
Four-Wheeled Bikes
Motomobile Mark IV is a Unique Electric Motorcycle
28
Offshore Wind Turbines
The Wind Lens Farms Could be More Efficient than Land Turbines
27
2D Guest Rooms
Nikki of Whimsy Love Creates Cute Custom Cardboard Furniture
26
Cylindrical Solar Homes
The Silo House by Cornell University Students is Energy-Efficient
25
L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
24
Pine Cone Footwear
Moonspoon Couture Borrows from Mother Nature
23
3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
The Freedom of Creation Textiles Show Permanently at MoMA
22
Self-Sufficient Underwater Architecture
HO2 Scraper Harvests Renewable Energy to Grow Food
21
See-Through Homes
The Plastic House from Architecture Republic Dares Passersby to Throw Stones
20
Upcycled Inner Tubes
Ilanit Neutra Uses Discarded Car Tires to Create Eco Accessories
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Bullet Train Yacht Concepts
The Velantic Yacht is an Eco-Friendly Water-Rocket
18
Wooden Zen Beds
Ign. Design Makes a Calm and Peaceful Sleeping Place
17
Garbage Jewelry
Ann Ellis Recycles Trash into Colorful Wearable Art
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Dual-Purpose Disposable Cups
Chris Panopoulos Creates Sustainable Coffee Containers
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Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
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Power-Generating Complexes
The Sonnenschiff Solar City By Rolf Disc is Super Eco-Friendly
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Graffiti Drinking Fountains
The Philly Fountain Encourages Social Interaction
12
Bracelet-Inspired Benches
Studio Weave Makes an Ultra-Long Beach Seat
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Living Couture
The Fashion & Architecture Exhibit Shows a Living Floral Dress
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Sustainable Bus Stops
Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation
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Shape-Shifting Electric Cars
The Enyoii by Gerardo Delgado Martinez is an Open-Air Eco Roadster
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Space Age Clothes Cleaners
The Orbital Washing Machine is a Futuristic Eco Cleaning Device
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Space-Saving Kitchen Tables
The Cook 'n' Roll Crams Every Kitchen Appliance into One Table
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Car-Straddling Buses
'3D Express Coach' Transit System Planned for Beijing is Ginormous
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Green Holiday Yachts
The 'Le Boat 1500 Series' is a Luxurious Home Away from Home
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Turbine Mega Towers
The Gullwing Twin Wind Towers is Completely Wind-Powered
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Papercraft Sports Cars
This Honda NSX Super GT is Entirely Made from Paper
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Transparent Eco Vehicles
The Delasalle Electric Car is Super Efficient
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Two-Minute Water Purifiers
The Pure Water Bottle Produces Clean Water in Minimal Time
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Summer Aquatic Homes
The Fish House by Guz Architects is a Swimmer's Paradise
Geometric Brick Homes
The '45 Faber Park' by Ong & Ong Architects has a Modular Design
Aerodynamic Muscle Bikes
The Ostoure Bike Offers a Safe and Comfortable Ride
Spacious Dock Homes
'Villa Mecklin' in Velkua is Small Yet Big at the Same Time
Red Block Homes
The Low Budget 'House V' by Jakob Bader Architecture
Aerodynamic Superboats
Darko Markovic's 'The Eagle Yacht' Features Solar Panels & Jet Propulsion
Futuristic Concept Cars
The Jaguar 2040 Questions Luxury in Future Decades
Underground Homes
The Triangular Concrete House 2 by A-cero Architects is Hidden
Bare-Boned Motorcycles
The E 100R is a Super Light Electric Bike
Oversized Superyachts
The Orchid Superyacht from Luiz de Basto Has Six Decks of Luxury
Heavy Artillery Pumps
Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)decorous Taste is Layering Harnesses
Retro-Industrial Beach Homes
The 'Point Perry Beach House' by Owen and Vokes Architects
Burlesque Catwalk Presentations
Dita Von Teese Strips for the Gaultier Runway
Rooftop Garden Homes
The 'V House' by Plan B Architects has a Grass Field on Top
Hollywood-Inspired Beds
The Oyster Bed by Giuseppe Vigano is Gigantic & Glamorous
Mystically Enchanting Homes
The 'House in Dionysos' by Nikos Koukourakis Glows Beautifully
Energy Flow Homes
The 'Vastu House' by Khosla Associates is Beautiful, Inside and Out
Portable Washing Machines
The Dismount Washer Makes Laundry Much Easier
Upcycled Modern Housing
The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners is Comfortable and Clean
Hillside Cave Homes
The Mut Architecture 'Z House' Rests Ominously in California
Real-Life Pixelation Art
Stephane Malka Rue Sans Frontieres Installation is Truly Compelling
Credit Crunch Prefabs
The L41 Home is Designed for Uneasy Economic Times
Naughty 60s Cat Eyes
The Dioni Tabbers Vogue Italia July 2010 Editorial is Hot
Men's Onesies
Jan iu Mes' SS 11 Menswear Collection Features Off-Putting Pieces
Winged Yachts
Yelken Octuri's Flying Yacht Transforms Into a Jetplane
Sustainable Winglike Yachts
The Solar-Powered Concept Boat by Novague Studio
Shoulder-Baring Fashion
Yiorgos Eleftheriades' Collection Unveiled a Chic Greek Goddess
Shell-Covered Motorbikes
The SunRed Solar Moped Features a Retractable Photovoltaic Roof
Corrugated Grid Homes
The Tsai Residence is a Boxy Design by HHF Architects and Ai Weiwei
Bearded Female Fashion
The Berlin Fashion Week July 2010 Patrick Mohr Collection
High Class Motorboats
S&T's Dinghy Yachts are Small and Luxurious
Dressed-Up Mod Style
Thomas Engel Hart's Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Has Swagger
Cardboard Cutout Displays
The Hermes 2010 Melbourne Window Display is Silhouetted Fun
Fluid Eco Skyscrapers
Vahan Misakyan's Glistening Self-Sufficient Tower
Designer Bottled Water
Missoni and San Pellegrino Make a Playfully-Patterend Bottle Label
Shape-Shifting Trikes
The Dissent Magneto Sport Features Speed-Sensitive Stability
Aggressive Racing Bikes
Kawasaki has Unveiled the Image of the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R
49 Wall-Mounted Creations
From Wall-Mounted Washing Machines to Dramatic Fireplaces
Hybrid Chopper Motorcycles
Jean Baptiste Robilliard's Custombike Concept is for Eco-Friendly Rides
See-Through Homes
The Plastic House from Architecture Republic Dares Passersby to Throw Stones
Space Ship Sleeping Beds
The LOMME Bed Looks Intergalactic
Car-Like Yachts
The Concept Coupe Superyacht 108 is a Supercar for the Sea
Shell-Shaped Motorcycles
Allert Jacobs' Aerocycle is a Fuel-Efficient Bike With a Fiberglass Casin
Dolled-Up Editorials
Art Nouveau Magazine #1 Summer 2010 Features Model Rila Fukushima
Bondage Benches
Tensile Furniture from Yoac Roches is Bound Together by Rope
Bookgasmic Image Collections
Bookshelf Photos for Lovers of Bookshelves
Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
Power-Generating Complexes
The Sonnenschiff Solar City By Rolf Disc is Super Eco-Friendly
Wireframe Motorcycles
Shi Jindian Mimicks the Chiangjiang 750 Bike with Wires
Designer-Commissioned LBDs
'22 Ways to Style Black' is a Fashionable Charitable Endeavor
Vibrant Home Decor
Basso & Brooke Home Collection for Turning Leaf Wine
Shape-Shifting Electric Cars
The Enyoii by Gerardo Delgado Martinez is an Open-Air Eco Roadster
Stacked Zen Homes
The Korman Residence by Cory Buckner Architects is From the Past
Carbon Neutral Luxury Yachts
The Super Nova 60 Can Sail the World Using Self-Generated Energy
Square Block Homes
The ‘Rincon Bates House' by Studio27 Architecture is an Ingenious A
Mobile High-Rises
These Economy-Sized Portable Condos Can be Transported
Green Holiday Yachts
The 'Le Boat 1500 Series' is a Luxurious Home Away from Home
Paper Running Sneakers
Cardboard Nike Air Shoes Can Be Mistaken for a Real Shoe
Edible Eco Structures
The Living Pavilion is a Garden Design Made of Old Milk
Color Bursting Portfolios
The 'Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Posh' Shoot is Vibrant
Jenga-Inspired Beach Homes
'House on Fire Island' by Studio 27 Architecture is Simply Stunning
Mammoth-Inspired Footwear
Adidas Originals Chewbacca Boots Fall/Winter 2010 'Star Wars' Collection
Electrified Helicopters
The Sikorsky Electric Helicopter is for Eco Aviators
Topographical Carpets
'Carpet' by Laurens van Wieringen Turns Foam Bars Into a Landscape
Adaptable Eco Exteriors
The Virginia Tech 'Lumenhaus' Features an Exterior that Adjusts to Weather
Lightweight Eco-Trikes
Silhouette by Jake Loniak is a Perfect Green Commuter Bike
Electric City Trikes
The T-Sign Bike is an Eco Ride for Urban Mobility
Eco Metallic Adornments
Michelle Kohlberg Melts Metal for her Jewelry Collection
Baja Beach Fashion
Ace & Jig Create Laid-Back Hoodies for Casual Summer Style
Bright Lighthearted Fashion
The Geren Ford Pre-Spring 2011 Line Welcomes Warmer Weather
Recycled Toolboxes
The Evolv Packaging Provides an Easy Way to Recycle
Mountainside Escape Lodges
The Never Never Land House by Andrés Jaque is Paradise
Alienesque Editorials
The Kirsi Pyrhonen Vogue Italia July 2010 Shoot is Out of This World
Color Swatch Business Cards
Self-Promoting Neal Fletcher Cleverly Unfolds His Talent
Purple Pipeline Seating
The Vivid Benches from Harry Allen are Industrial
Fire Hose Fashions
Fashion Label ISSI Creates Sustainable Purses and Wallets from Old Fire Hoses
Aquatic Eco-Pavilions
Unsangdong Architects' ‘Ocean Gate' Brings Human and Marin
Winter-Themed Art Exhibits
The Snow by Tokujin Yoshioka is a Feathered Wonderland
Cozy Cable-Knit Beanies
Jody Rogac's Series of Amy Groves is Wildly Intriguing
Upcycled Pallet Pavilions
'Be Paletto' is a Structure Made of Salvaged Shipping Goods
Grand Otherworldly Ships
The 'Yas Island Yacht Club' by Omiros One Architecture is Ultra Glamorous
Baby Princess Beds
The Cinderella Carriage Crib is Undeniably Magical
Wheelable Cardboard Boxes
The Move-It Kit by David Graham is Ingeniously Convenient
Mountain Range Benches
The Beautiful Bench Design from Cho Hyung Suk is Inspired by Korea's Peaks
Protective Brick Housing
'Villa Vollebregt' by JAM Architect is a Solid Getaway
Floating Block Homes
The 'Meadowview House' by Platform 5 Architects is Simply Simple
Imperfect Pest Control
Clever Eco-Friendly Rat Trap Design Has a Few Flaws
Wet Suit Architecture
The Speedo Swim Suit Pavilion Would Make Michael Phelps Proud
Wooden Block Homes
The Wells Fargo House in Malibu Colony is Lumber Luxe
Water-Cooled Motorcycles
The Brammo Empulse is a First in the Electric Bike Industry
Evolving Globe Wallpaper
Desktop Earth Updates NASA Images of Earth to Your Computer
Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
DIY Cardboard Ramps
The 'Made by Joel' Marble Ramp is a Simple Project for Any Child
Green Geometric Islands
This Hexagonal Floating Community is a Zero-Emissions City in Vietnam
Wrapped-Up Benches
The Cloud by Beza Projekt Seems Uncomfortably Constrained
Pixelated Exterior Walls
Berlin House Uses Green Shingles to Achieve a Digitalized Effect
Upcycled Agendas
Ecological Notebooks are Made Out of Old Paper and Books
Confusing Maze Saucers
The Oluk Coffee Cup Makes Breaks More Enjoyable
Indigo-Tinted Photo Spreads
The 'Blue' Photo Series by Mario Ruczkowski is Enlightening
Underwater Love Boats
The Personal Submarine is a Two-Person Submersible for Romantic Expeditions
Sea Level Ship Decks
The Kharima 81 Motor Catamaran Makes Seafaring Accessible
Whimsical Window-Covered Homes
The 'Lulu Kati Kati House' by Kate Otten Architects is One of a Kin
$750 EcoTrikes
The Bubble Bike is an Ultra-Low Cost, Green Ride
Modern Babushka Editorials
The Bewitching Vogue Italia July 2010 Spread by Paolo Roversi
Clustered Play Forts
Gregg Fleshman's 'Playgoda' is a Flat-Packed Playhouse
Buggy Water Collectors
The Beetle-Inspired 'Dew Bank Bottle' Collects Wind-Blown Water
Recycled Rubber Gadgets
Tube Turns Old Bicycle Tires Into Belts, USB Sticks and iPhone Cases
Wind Assisted Three Wheelers
'Amick A2' is an Electric Powered and Wind Assisted Three Wheeler
Eco Terrain Two Wheelers
The Dual Pod Transport Vehicle is Solar Powered
Umbrella-Like Canteens
The Eco-Friendly ALEX Water Bottles Allow for Easy Cleaning
DIY Hot Rods
'VooDoo' Converts an Old Philco Refrigerator into a Hot Rod
Double Helical Lighting
The Ribbons of Life Lamp is Genetically Beautiful
Cardboard Bowler Hats
Gabriela Ligenza Creates Eco Headwear Inspired by the CIty of London
Computer Chip Statement Pieces
The 2 Roses Studio Creates Stylishly Accented Jewelery
Jungle Print Minidresses
Lea Michele in Naeem Khan Makes a Splash at the Teen Choice Awards
Nightastic Water Shows
'World of Color' New After-Dark Entertainment at Disneyland
Deconstructed Cardboard Art
The ‘Studies Sleeping Reorganization' Series by Anne De Vr
Nature-Loving Hotels
The TreeHotel Showcases Rooms as Luxury Treehouses
Nighttime Solar Power
Molten Salt Solar Heat Storage Helps Generate Electricity 24/7 in Sicily
Jigsaw Sailboats
Wallpaper Magazine's Limited Edition Sailboats Are Works of Art
Gold-Plated Trikes
The Sinbad Tricycle from Wisa Gloria is for Tycoon Tykes
Flat-Pack Lighting
The Lady Jane Lamp by Kevin Webby Saves Space at a Price
Wooden Toy Boats
The FriendlyFairies Old-School Vessels are Hand-Crafted
Blood-Red Summer Structures
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2010 is Decked Out in Crimson Color
Public Transit Operas
The Bus Stop Opera Adds Culture to Your Commute