# Eco Skyscraper New tower designs experiment with the use of wood. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 9, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-skyscraper ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Eco Skyscraper trend? **Eco Skyscraper:** Increasingly, architects and engineers are turning to wood for the construction of eco-skyscrapers and towers. Timber is a largely unexplored building material for structures with more than three stories, but has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity due to its status as a sustainable building material. This preference is reflective of the increased emphasis and awareness that both designers and consumers have placed on sustainable products, in the face of climate change and its consequences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 2 to Jun 26, 2017 - Published: Apr 9, 2018 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Eco Skyscraper trend ### Timber as a Sustainable Building Material Architects and engineers are increasingly using timber for construction of eco-skyscrapers and towers in an effort to create more sustainably-designed buildings ### Green Building Designs Architectural firms are designing green buildings to incorporate rooftops gardens and dedicated green space, part of a growing trend to address communities' ecological footprint. ### The Use of Locally-Sourced Materials Buildings adopting locally-sourced materials, particularly wood, suggests utilization of locally-sourced materials to influence sustainable urban development. ## What the Eco Skyscraper trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Design Architectural firms are searching for eco-friendly and sustainable building materials to address the growing emphasis placed on sustainable architecture. ### For Urban Development Urban planners and construction companies are incorporating sustainable materials such as timber and rooftop gardens as part of building community-driven sustainability initiatives. ### For Environmentally Conscious Construction Builders are now prioritizing environmentally responsible construction methods in an attempt to reduce urban ecological footprints and greenhouse gas emissions from construction and building processes. ## Workshop question How does your brand work to satisfy consumer standards on sustainability? ## Trend signals for Eco Skyscraper Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 26%, activity 41%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 26% - Activity: 41% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Skyscraper trend 4 featured examples from May 2 to Jun 26, 2017. - [Wooden Skyscraper Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-skyscraper-concept): This High-Rise Project Explores the Use of Wood in Modern Architecture (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for architects and designers to innovate with wooden skyscrapers. - [Wood-Made Office Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanterre-arboretum): The 'Nanterre Arboretum' Will Be the World's Largest Solid Wood Project (Category: Eco) Implication: Innovative architects and designers can explore using wood as a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing material for office spaces. - [Wooden Skyscraper Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-skyscraper): The Wooden 'Native Skyscraper' Was Inspired by Africa’s Baobab Trees (Category: Eco) Implication: Architects can look to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable materials and design principles into their building projects in order to create more sustainable urban environments. - [Hybrid Concrete-Wood Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-moller): C.F. Moller's Vasteras High-Rise Features Solid Wood and Concrete (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovations in hybrid materials and sustainable architecture can reshape construction practices. ## 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)