# Eco Accommodation Urban design is accommodating bikes in new and innovative ways. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 22, 2017 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-accommodation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Eco Accommodation trend? **Eco Accommodation:** The increasing necessity of bikes in urban areas -- both for economical and environmental reasons -- has led to cities going further than adding bike paths in their approaches to urban planning. Instead, architectural projects are accommodating bike usage in their designs in ways that are both creative and aesthetically attractive. These enhance the quality of life for bike users, and show an acceptance that these design shifts must occur in order for urban environments to keep up with the habits of rising populations -- working towards minimizing eco and traffic-related footprints. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 24 to Nov 20, 2017 - Published: Nov 22, 2017 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Eco Accommodation trend ### Sustainable Design Innovative architectural projects are accommodating bike usage in sustainable, aesthetically attractive ways such as solar-powering bike paths, creating paper-paved bike highways and bike-friendly apartment complexes. ### Green Innovation Cities are investing in green innovation initiatives such as bike storage hidden in plain sight, while offering functional street furniture and repurposing everyday materials for bike paths. ### Health and Wellness Bike accommodating technology, such as the NSR Riding Bicycle Tour Camping Tent, is enabling health and wellness enthusiasts to experience cycle tours, camping and traveling without traditional camping equipment. ## What the Eco Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Urban Design Architectural projects are accommodating bike usage in sustainable, aesthetically attractive ways. ### For Environmental Conservation Repurposing everyday materials for bike paths, green innovation of alternative transportation and eliminating footprints gives rise to environmental conservation and impact reduction opportunities. ### For Tourism and Recreation Bike accommodating technology like tents, cargo bicycles and sustainable bike paths give rise to opportunities in tourism and recreation. ## Workshop question How can your brand preemptively identity issues in consumers lives related to its area of expertise, and aim to prevent them rather than address them once they have already arisen? ## Trend signals for Eco Accommodation Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 68% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Accommodation trend 5 featured examples from May 24 to Nov 20, 2017. - [Bike-Accommodating Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-tour-camping-tent): The NSR Riding Bicycle Tour Camping Tent Lets You Rest Next to Your Ride (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor equipment industry can explore innovative products and designs that cater to the growing demand for compact and multifunctional camping gear. - [Hidden Public Bike Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-bike-storage): Milou Bergs' Bike Storage Design is Hidden in Plain Sight (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Urban design professionals are exploring innovative and creative solutions for street furniture and bike storage in urban areas. - [Solar-Powered Bike Lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-bike-lane): A Polish Engineering Firm Developed a Luminous Solar-Powered Bike Path (Category: Eco) Implication: The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities to provide solar-powered infrastructure like bike lanes. - [Bike-Friendly Apartment Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cykelhust): Sweden's Cykelhust Complex Was Designed for Bikers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovation opportunities for developers to create sustainable and bike-friendly residential complexes. - [Paper-Paved Bike Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-highway): This Bike Highway in the Netherlands is Paved with Toilet Paper (Category: Eco) Implication: Developing sustainable transport solutions like eco-friendly bike highways can provide new business opportunities for transportation companies. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)