Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Filtration
Infrastructure
Smog-thwarting cities are on the rise through air-purifying technology.
4.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Filtration Infrastructure trend?
Filtration Infrastructure: While urban technology is making the transition to more green energy, city infrastructure is taking even larger steps towards shrinking its carbon footprint through proactive air purification. Taking advantage of the buildings and vehicles that are prevalent within cities anyways, smart technology is being adapted alongside these elements to counterbalance the pollution often associated with crowded downtown city centers. The shift towards active air purification denotes a paranoia in health-conscious consumers who demand cleaner environments for themselves and their families.
Trend themes
Themes within the Filtration Infrastructure trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Active Air Purification
Cities are taking larger steps towards shrinking their carbon footprint through proactive air purification using smart technology alongside prevalent urban elements.
02
Green and Sustainable Infrastructure
City infrastructure is transitioning towards green energy and sustainable materials in an effort to reduce pollution.
03
Passive Pollution Reduction
Architects and designers are incorporating passive pollution reduction methods, such as plant-covered buildings and innovative air-filtering materials, into their designs.
Industry implications
What the Filtration Infrastructure trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Urban Planning
Urban planners can incorporate active air purification technology into their designs, as well as explore the use of green and sustainable materials for infrastructure.
For
Architecture and Design
Architects and designers can incorporate passive pollution reduction methods, such as green installations and air-filtering materials, into their designs to improve air quality in cities.
For
Environmental Technology
The development of new and innovative technology in the field of environmental technology, such as improved air filters and purification methods, can greatly contribute to reducing urban pollution and improving air quality.
Workshop question
How does your brand empower consumers as they increasingly become more educated about their own health and wellness?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Filtration Infrastructure
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 68%, freshness 8%.
Popularity69%
Activity68%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Filtration Infrastructure trend
6 featured examples from Dec 3, 2015 to May 2, 2018CategoryEco
Vertical Forest Cities
Stefano Boeri has Designed a Plant-Covered City to Fix China's Smog Problem
The field of architecture can explore innovative designs and techniques for incorporating greenery into buildings and creating sustainable urban landscapes.
CategoryEco
Air-Purifying Bicycles
The 'Smog Free Bike' Generates Clean Air as It's Ridden
Cycling industry can incorporate this technology into bicycle designs to promote cleaner air and healthier lifestyles.
CategoryEco
Air Purifying Street Lamps
The Eco Mushroom Air Purification System Illuminates While Cleaning
Companies in the environmental technology industry can develop and market advanced air purification systems.
CategoryEco
Smog-Sucking Vacuum Towers
This Chinese Tower Was Designed As Part of the 'Smog Free Project'
The development and implementation of smog-sucking vacuum towers could create opportunities in the environmental technology industry.
CategoryAutos
Purifying Concept Cars
The QClear Vehicle Cleans and Reduces Urban Air Pollution While it Drives
Opportunities for car manufacturers and technology companies to innovate and develop vehicles with built-in air purification systems.
CategoryEco
Air-Purifying Origami Sculptures
Kengo Cuma Uses an Innovative Textile for a Whirling Sculpture
Incorporating air-purifying textiles into building designs and structures.
