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Trend cluster
Category
EcoTecture
(UPDATE)
Post-recession housing is closer to work and eco-friendly.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the EcoTecture (UPDATE) trend?
EcoTecture (UPDATE): Gas-guzzling commutes from the suburbs to the city may lose their popularity in the coming years, leading to overall lifestyle greentrifications. Living in closer proximity to the workplace has the benefit of saving time, money and allowing for more eco-friendly commutes -- values that will be increasingly relevant with time.
Trend themes
Themes within the EcoTecture (UPDATE) trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Eco-Friendly Living
The trend of living in closer proximity to the workplace in order to save time, money and allow for more eco-friendly commutes is gaining relevance with time and it is reflected in the design of futuristic farm skyscrapers, sustainable skyscrapers, parks in the sky, greenhouse homes and urban ecodistricts.
02
Green Architecture
Architects are integrating eco-friendly features into their designs in order to accommodate people's desire to be attuned with nature and contribute to the sustainability of our planet. This has led to the emergence of green architectures featuring photovoltaic glass, green rooftops, parks, and mixed income and generation housing.
03
Sustainability
The trend of sustainability has influenced designs of futuristic farm skyscrapers, sustainable skyscrapers, parks in the sky, greenhouse homes and urban ecodistricts that use alternative energy sources, incorporate recycled materials and feature green spaces, in order to help reduce the carbon footprint.
Industry implications
What the EcoTecture (UPDATE) trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
Architects can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable elements in their designs to accommodate people's desire to contribute to the sustainability of our planet and foster greener communities.
For
Real Estate
Real estate developers can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable elements in their designs to create homes and buildings that are more in sync with nature and help reduce the carbon footprint.
For
Urban Planning
Urban planners can use ecodistricts, parks in the sky, rooftop gardens and green spaces to create greener and more sustainable urban environments that cater to mixed-income and mixed-generation populations.
Trend signals
Trend signals for EcoTecture (UPDATE)
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 62%, freshness 8%.
Popularity57%
Activity62%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the EcoTecture (UPDATE) trend
6 featured examples from May 24 to Sep 20, 2009CategoryEco
Greenhouse Homes
Hiroshi Iguchi's 'Camouflage House' is in Sync With Nature
The architecture industry can leverage the trend of green architecture to create innovative, environmentally-friendly building designs and methodologies.
CategoryEco
Skyscraper Greenhouses
Futuristic Farming in Dubai's Seawater Vertical Tower
Urban farming industries can take inspiration from Dubai's Seawater Vertical Tower and utilize vertical farming initiatives for sustainable agriculture practices.
CategoryEco
Evolved Ecotecture
Zuidkas Sustainable Skyscraper Helps Prepare for the Future
The architecture industry can utilize these sustainable skyscraper designs to create environmentally conscious structures for businesses and residents.
CategoryEco
ECOnic Skyscrapers
Rodderham City Tower by Monolab is a Green Status Statement
Opportunity for architectural firms to explore innovative eco-friendly designs and construction methods.
CategoryEco
Urban Ecodistricts
EXP Architects' 'Heudelet 26' Will Add Green to Dijon, France
Incorporating sustainable design and construction practices in urban ecodistricts offer opportunities for architecture and construction firms to take advantage of green initiative…
CategoryEco
Parks in the Sky
‘The High Line' Lets You Enjoy Manhattan at Skyscraper Height
Design and architecture firms specializing in landscape architecture can offer their expertise in creating urban parks like the High Line.
