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Top 50 Eco Trends in May 2010
From Self-Repairing Hybrids to Treemendous Eco Chargers:
Trend Hunter Robot — May 29, 2010 — Eco
For the month of May 2010, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Self-Repairing Hybrids, Cylindrical Rolling Homes and Airplane Playgrounds. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2379 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (332 trends), allison love (266), Michael Hines (218), Joanne Lam (182), Robyn Currie (168), Tiana Reid (155), Vittoria Natarelli (151), Zoe Badley (124), Ryan Hinkson (116), and Annie Ho (111).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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Cylindrical Rolling Homes
The Rollit Modular House Offers More Luxury than a Hamster Wheel
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Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
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Wearable Computers
Holo 2.0 is the Computer for the Year 2015
46
Motorcycle Sportscars
Ramesh Gound's Plug-In Motorbike Clicks Into Another to Form a Car
45
PC Pet Beds
The Computer Monitor Cat Bed is Too Cute to Power Off
44
Recycled Toy Canines
Robert Bradford Transforms Children's Toys into Life-Sized Dogs
43
Neon Block Rooms
Simone Micheli Displays Fresh Designs at Milan Design Week 2010
42
Clever Sidewalk Extensions
The REBAR 'Walklet' Transforms Unused Road into Pedestrian Space
41
Bible-Like Solar Yachts
Janne Leppanen's ARKKI Solar Trimaran is Noah's Arc Revamped
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Futuristic Decked-Out Houseboats
The Scenic ARKKI Boat from Janne LeppäNen
39
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
38
Sustainable Spiral Skyscrapers
The Edgar Street Towers Feature Bio-Filtration
37
Melting Wedding Dresses
Researchers Create an Eco-Friendly, Water-Soluble Dress
36
Giant Egg Carton Furniture
The Pulp Furniture Collection is Eco-Crafty
35
Public Transit Furniture
'Subway Series' by 718 Made in Brooklyn Will Get You Places
34
Artistic Apocalyptic Avoiders
The 'Climate Capsules: Means of Surviving Disaster' Exhibition
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Living in Lavatories
Graham Peck and Tracy Woodhouse Move Into Revamped Victorian Toilet
32
Triangular Eco Homes
Aamer Architects' 'The Merlimau House' is a Home Design Masterpiece
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Folded Paper Couture
Linda Filley Creates Eco-Chic Frocks From Paper
30
Body-Building Bike Books
The 'Velo: Bicycle Culture and Design' Book Explores Cycle Culture
29
Geodesic Road Shows
Siemens Smart Grid Tour Teaches About Energy Management Systems
28
Supercar Taxis
The Giugiaro Quaranta Taxi is an Italian Exclusive
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Laser-Engraved iPhone Cases
The Customizable Grove iPhone Case has a Natural Groove
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Intoxicating 'Star Wars' Tributes
The 'Beer2D2' Heineken R2-D2 by Lockwasher Rocks
25
Airplane Playgrounds
Evergreen Aviation Museum Wings and Waves Water Park from Recycled 747
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Veiny Amphibitecture
The Oceanic Pavilion Looks Like an Alien Sea Creature
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Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Old Incandescant Lightbulbs Revamped as Mini Gardens
22
Submersible Future Cars
The Audi ASQ Concept Car Preps Us for Global Warming Waters
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Sandy Oasis Homes
The Desert Wing House is Built from the Land on Which it Sits
20
Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
19
Seaweed-Powered Airships
The Vincent Callebaut Hydrogenase is 100% Self-Sufficient
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French Press Coffee Cups
The BKoffie Coffee Bar Lets You Get Your Java Fix On the Go
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Undercover Cardboard Furniture
The Paperweight Desk is Deceiving in its White Glossiness
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Sustainable Suit Totes
Old Suits Find New Life as the Joe Recycled Tote Bag
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Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes
Victor Uribe's A350h Airliner Takes Off Vertically, Not at an Angle
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Personalized Prefab Homes
'Live Pod' by MisoSoupDesign is a Lean Green Eco House
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Flirty Eco Frocks
Stewart and Brown Summer Collection is Wonderfully Chic
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Lacy Hillitecture
The Lacy Hill is Inspired by Traditional Lace Needlework
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Stealthy Eco Yachts
The Bamboo CUT Green Yacht by Christian Peetz is Fit for James Bond
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Carved-Out Cave Homes
The Sleeper Family Sandstone Cave Home is Natural Comfort
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Shattered Skateboard Furniture
Design Firm Art of Board Recycles Skate Decks for Stylish Interiors
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Musical Kitchen Units
The Eco Green System Kitchen Adds Environmentalism to the Menu (UPDATE)
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Oil Spill Hair Booms
Matter of Trust Mats Made of Recycled Tresses Sop Up Gulf Oil Spill (UPDATE)
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Treemendous Eco Chargers
The Solar-Powered Electree Charger is Green and Good-Looking
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Secluded Sustainable Homes
The Hill House by Paterson Architects Brings Modernity to the Country
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Printable Solar Panels
Eni-MIT Solar Frontiers Center Unveils World's First Printed Solar Cell
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Foodie-Friendly Phone Holders
ForkedUpArt iSpoons and iForks Hold Your iPhone While You Eat
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Trash Handbags
'Reclaimed Wreckage' Creates Fashion Out of Grocery Bags and Recyclables
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Anatomical Desert Accessories
This Ayaka Nishi Spine Bracelet is Made from Coyote and Snake Bones
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Pop-Out Yacht Pools
Vuk Dragovic's 'Atreides' Yacht Lets You Have a Pool in Every Ocean
55 Wonderful Wedding Dresses
From Paper Wedding Dresses to Mile-Long Dresses
Garbage Wedding Gowns
The Plastic Bag Wedding Dress by Amorphose
Stilted Modern Homesteads
The House 6 by Marcio Kogan Hangs High in the World of Architecture
55 Incredible Edible Art Innovations
From Obama Sushi to Peach Sculptures
Compressible Computers
The iWeb Laptop Concept Takes Away Size Without Convenience
20 Awesome Indie Finds
From Eco Bags to Rock Yoga
Super-Spacious Luxury Sedans
2011 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Has Power-Adjustable Rear Seats
Landscape-Embedded Homes
The Otter Cove Residence Displays a Rock Solid Design
Indoor Forest Homes
The Elok House Holds an Eco Sanctuary Inside Its Walls
Comic Book Sculptures
The 'Heroes: Route of Exposures' Series by Adrian Tranquilli
Conformable Cardboard
'UPS' from Patrick Sung Will Shape to Anything You Want to Ship
Super-Sized Solar Boats
Planet Solar's Latest Solar Panel Ship is 31 Meters Long
Multicultural Furniture
The D'arc Studio ComforTable is Both Sleek and Creative
Washroom Sex Marketing
Intimiacy Encouraged at Mildred's Temple Kitchen
29 Elegant Eco Homes
From Self-Powered Prefab Abodes to Zero Emission Houses
Futuristic Decked-Out Houseboats
The Scenic ARKKI Boat from Janne LeppäNen
Bathroom Bridal Wear
Women Make Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses for Contest
Hot Wedding Night Skivvies
Agent Provocateur's Bridal Line Will Make That Magical Night Memorable
Titillating Tank Sculptures
Fan Xiaoyan's Half Woman-Half Machine Artwork
Fanboy Mansions
The 'Star Wars' Fan Home is Paradise for Geeks Everywhere
Reflective Pre-Fab Homes
The A Cero Modularing House is one of a Kind in a Mass Produced Market
Minimalist Mountain Homes
'Casa En Los Andes' by Architect Juan Carlos Doblado
Earthy Ethical Fashion
Emma Watson Launches Green-Chic Clothing Line With People Tree
Bridal Baseball Uniforms
Ricardo Varela Shoot Brings Wedding Dress Trashing to the Ball Field
Triangular Eco Homes
Aamer Architects' 'The Merlimau House' is a Home Design Masterpiece
Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
Reptilian Aircraft Vehicles
The Mercedes Unimog Makes Sure You Aren't Left Stranded
10 Skateboard Artovations
Top 10 Ways to Bring Drawings and Skate Decks Together
Recycled Skateboard Art
The Skate and Destroy Sculpture Exhibit Finds Beauty in the Broken
28 Inventive Cellphone Chargers
From Safari Cellphone Chargers to Foot-Powered Phone Chargers
31 Pieces of Anatomical Jewelry
From Skull Rings to Organ Necklaces
Shoebox Abodes
The ‘House M' Keeps it Clean and Compact
29 Tree-Inspired Tech Innovations
From Planting Trees via iPhone to Tree-Shaped Solar Gardens
Geometric Cardboard Seats
Lazerian Studio Reveals Recycled Cardboard Furniture in Milan
Next Gen Mini Computers
The Amazing Zotac Zbox HD-ID11 Mini PC
Skeletal Rock Jewelry
Patricia's Nicolas Merges Glam and Punk
Nature-Inspired Yachts
The Aliz Yacht Brings Rivers and Waterfalls to the High Seas
Submerged Eco-Yachts
Ben Mazur Shows off the 'Hermes 66' Conceptual Design
Windswept Shelves
The Saba Italia 2010 Collection Will Make You Calm and Content
Supercar-Inspired Cycles
The Ferrari Di2 Racing Bike is Worth More Than Your Car
Bouquet Bedhead Buns
Douglas Hannant Bridal Spring 2011 Collection is Fragrant
Chic Cardboard Decor
Reinhard Dienes Creates Sleek, Modern Cardboard Furniture
Undercover Cardboard Furniture
The Paperweight Desk is Deceiving in its White Glossiness
10 Heineken Innovations
From Beer Bottle Xmas Trees to Disco Beer Dispensers
Eco-Conscious Speedboats
Keep the Oceans Blue with the Green Luxury Yacht Concept
Paper Shredder Styles
Milko Boyarov Turns Shredded Paper Into Fierce Fashion
Bull-Inspired Concept Cars
Muhammad Imran's Concept Car Offers Great Functionalities
Prismatic Solar Panels
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Receptors That Are Eco-Friendly and Pretty
Civilized Sidewalk Brawls
Dimitri Daniloff Pits Peaceful People Against Each Other in Photos
Balancing Abodes
The BC House is Living on the Edge
Dark Cavernous Interiors
The Cave Restaurant by Koichi Takada Architects
Gigantic Media Handhelds
The First Generation iPad Promises to be Ever-Evolving
Wallpapered Furniture
The Unique Bryonie Porter Pieces are Elegantly Repurposed
Stacked Cube Dwellings
Andres Remy Architects' Casa Orquidea is a Modern Marvel
Ocean-Illuminating Yachts
The Audax Yacht Lets You Have a Pirate Party in the Dark
Interactive Luxury Car Campaigns
The Lexus 'Dark Ride' Car Campaign is Social Media-Friendly
Concealed Mobile Kitchens
Put Your Meals on Wheels with the He Ruimin Kitchen Cabinet
Bulletproof MP3 Holders
The Sheet Metal iPhone Case Reinforces Your Music
26 Pedal-Powered Innovations
From Submarines to Bars
Unmanned Spy Planes
The Boeing Phantom Ray Looks Like a Futuristic Star-Fighter
Paddle Wheel Homes
The River House by YONOH is Powered By Hydraulic Energy
Incognito Cave Pavilions
Callum Morton Combines the Past and the Modern in his Grotto Pavilion
Samurai-Helmet Seating
The Fly Chair by Patrick Norguet for OFFECCT
Skater Eco Jewelry
Seven Plys Skateboard Ring is Made From Upcycled Skate Decks
Electrified Easy Riders
The Duka Electric Motorcycle Will Make You a Green James Dean
Recycled Rocking Chairs
Sylvain Bienvenu's 'Sit & Rock' is a Fun Piece of Recycled Furniture
Aquarium-Like Structures
The Water Cube Pavilion by MRDV Will Make You Feel Like a Mermaid
Ultrasound Art Exhibits
Damien Hirst Exhibition Debuts in Monaco
Transparent Seating
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka is an Optical Illusion
Phone-Fueled Appliances
The FTK Future Kitchen Controls Cuisine Through the Power of Text
Calming Neutral Furniture
The JESSE 2010 Collection is Simply Shady
Shrunken Body Sculptures
The Artwork of Thomas Lerooy is Extreme
Greenified Fashion
The Joann Berman Pre-Fall 2010 Collection is Eco-Friendly
Shape-Shifting Green Cars
'Cell' Eco Car by Tom Kent Can Lane-Split in Traffic Like a Motorcycle
3D Skateboards
Sebastian Denz and Carhartt Create a New 3D Skate Project
LED Ottomans
The Moree LED Cube is a Bright and Functional Piece of Furniture
Potted Plant Buildings
The Organic Building by Gaetano Pesce Features an Eclectic Vertical Garden
Sleek Slanted Washrooms
Absolute Arrows Restrooms by Future Studios
Trontastic Art Exhibits
Simon Birch Re-Creates the Disney Film for His 'Hope & Glory' Exhibit
Luxury Automaker Bikes
The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle is a New Way to Passionately Pursue Perfection
Recycled CD Architecture
The Shanghai Corporate Pavilion Nears Completion (UPDATE)
Zip-Together Solar Skins
Studio Formwork Solarskin System Converts Structures Without Renovation
White Stick Structures
The Self-Sufficient Nest House by Stephan Ricci is a Gorgeous Eco Home
Cat Cabins
The Eco-Friendly Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet
Zig-Zagging Bridges
The Trestles Beach Footbridge Takes Surfers to the Surf
Chainless Electric Bikes
The City Cycle Concept Wants to Take Over the Car
Spiraling Cycling Centers
The Danish Pavilion at the at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Giant Banana Loungers
The Luxury R15 Armchair Takes Cues From Inflatable Seating
Sleek Sophisticated Beer Bottles
Julien Muller's Heineken Concept Classes Things Up
Philosophical Furniture
Samal Designs ‘Parallel World Collection' is Mind-Bending
Sea Creature Gardens
Vincent Callebaut's Whale of an Environmental Project
Low Lying Love Seats
The OnO Chair Keeps You Grounded
Recession-Proof MP3 Holders
The iPhone Paper Dock is an Easy DIY Way to Grab Your Gadget
Eco-Conscious Eateries
This Taiwan Cardboard Restaurant Uses Eco-Friendly Furniture
Eco Coffee Cup Challenges
The BetaCup Design Competition Seeks Sustainable Concepts
Future Cityscape Predictions
Architecture Firms Propose the Future of NYC
Rubix's Cube Loungers
The Transformable Kuboletto Deck Furniture by Enzo Palmisciano
Industrial Concrete Homes
Robert Mills Architects Make Concrete Key in Australia
Squiggly Eco-Structures
The Eco-Wine Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Powered by Wind
Woven Wickertecture
The Spain Pavilion Spells Out the Verse of a Chinese Poem
Bendable Bicycles
The CYOOO Folding Cycle Transforms Your Exercise Routine
Ergonomic Eco Concept Cars
The Audi 2-Seater by Jochem Hinloopen
Asymmetrical Armchairs
'Symbol' by Simone Micheli Can Be Customized to Suit Many Moods
Electric-Assisted Trikes
The 'Hauler' Human Utility Vehicle Bridges the Gap Between Bicycle & Car
Veiled Metallic Sculptures
Kevin Francis Gray has a Case of the Bronze Midas Touch
Wall-Mounted Plant Pouches
Wally Hanging Garden is a Mess-Free Way to Bring the Outdoors Inside
Modern Desert Decadence
The Crystal Loop Residence by Dennis Gibbens Architects in Palm Springs
Reptile Residences
The BuildingStudio Alligator House Post-Katrina Efforts
Supportive Guerillart Exhibits
Mutate Britain's Street Art Supports Robin Hood Tax Campaign
Contorted Spaceship Structures
The Austrian Pavilion is Featured at the Shanghai Expo 2010
Solar Phone Charging Stations
Vino Jose's Mobile Phone Recharging Kiosks are Sweet
Well-Read Recliners
The Chair Bookcase Bookcase Chair Sits Upon Years of Knowledge
Rubik's Cube Phone Chargers
The Magic Cube from Zheng Weixi is a Puzzling Way to Charge Your Phone
Gym Floor Furniture
The Gymnasium Cabinet Collection Revisits High School Days
Recycled Feline Loungers
DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise is a Catastic Idea
Crude Lumber Seats
Andre Joyau's Designs Juxtapose Nature with Man-made Minimalism
Bicycle GPS Aids
Pedal Smarter with the iCrew Bike Navigation System
Waste-Reducing Solar Cells
New Silicon Nanorod Solar Cells Are Flexible and Use Less Materials
Handmade iPhone Cases
The Crochet iPhone Case is a Soft Blanket for Your Iphone
Solar-Powered Spacecrafts
The JAXA 'Ikaros' to Launch into Space in May 2010
Edible Nuptial Gowns
The Cake Wedding Dress Kills Two Wedding Birds With One Scrumptious Stone
Double Trouble Solar Chargers
The Solar Pebble from Plus Minus Designs Doubles as a Lamp
Space-Saving Shelves
The Alexander Augsten Clipbox Storage Shelf is a Flexible Piece of Furniture
Flame-Free Campfires
The Fire Kit Lamp by Skitsch is Fire-Free Fun
Costly Coffee Cups
Colin O'Dowd Makes the Bar Code the Center of Design with the BEEP Mug
Cave-Ready Radios
Teen Creates Low-Frequency Underground Digital Communication
Leafy Forest Lamps
Stray Dog Designs Brings the Outdoors Into Your Home
Giant Dining Exhibits
Ge-Karel van der Sterrens' Incredible Contemporary Carpet Art
Pine-Powered Music Holders
The Wooden Automata iPhone Dock Gears Up to Be Next Biggest Gizmo
Tasty Furniture
Svilen Gamolov is Sweetening Up Furniture Design with the Chocolate Chest
Recycled Wood Recliners
Uhuru Revamps an Old Walkway Into Coney Island Boardwalk Furniture
Craggy Castles
The Luxembourg Pavilion Represents 'Forests and Fortresses'