# Jengatecture Skyscrapers take on a stacked aesthetic to allow for open-air design. By [Joanne Lam](https://www.trendhunter.com/joanne), Senior Editor | Published May 13, 2011, updated May 18, 2011 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/upward-urbanization-architecture-reaches-new-heights-to ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Jengatecture trend? **Jengatecture:** As more consumers demand greener lifestyles, yet are pushed into condo living arrangements due to urban space constraints, architects are reconsidering traditional skyscraper designs in favor of those more catered to the eco-conscious market. The solution may be jengalike, stacked structures that incorporate space for gardens and open areas. These designs show that living in congested cities doesn’t mean nature and fresh air must be sacrificed. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 4, 2009 to Jan 7, 2011 - Published: May 13, 2011 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Jengatecture trend ### Vertical gardens Architecture firms are stacking structures with integrated gardens for eco-living. ### Jenga-inspired architecture Architects are creating buildings that resemble the game Jenga in order to provide more efficient use of space. ### Green design In order to cater to the eco-conscious consumer, architects are designing buildings with energy-efficient features. ## What the Jengatecture trend means for industry ### For Architecture Architecture firms can adapt green design trends and creating eco-friendly living structures. ### For Construction Construction companies can incorporate Jenga-inspired architecture to create efficient use of space. ### For Real estate Real estate developers can take advantage of vertical garden trends and create living spaces that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Trend signals for Jengatecture Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Jengatecture trend 8 featured examples from Sep 4, 2009 to Jan 7, 2011. - [Teetering Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beirut-terraces): The Beirut Terraces Are Full of Glass and Gardens (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable building practices and innovative design concepts to create greener and more efficient structures. - [Vertical Condo Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-flower): The Tower Flower in Paris Reinvents the Green Wall Concept (Category: Eco) Implication: Real estate companies can use sustainable, green architecture as a selling point to attract environmentally conscious tenants and investors. - [Stacked Eco Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraced-hillside-homes): Tobias Weiss and Gernot Reisenhofer Create Terraced Hillside Homes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly homes by incorporating sustainable designs and practices in their projects. - [Building Block Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbf-tower): Hans Hollein's SBF Tower is Precariously Original (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing traditional architectural designs by incorporating unconventional floor plans and integrating nature-inspired elements. - [Stacked Box Achitecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/51-1-arquitectos-museum-addition): The 51-1 Arquitectos Museum Addition Gives History a Makeover (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects can capitalize on the trend towards more angular, interactive, and unconventional designs to push boundaries and create visually striking new structures. - [Slender Jenga Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tna-architects): TNA Architects Designs a New Building for the Ginza District (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Natsuno building showcases disruptive innovation opportunities within the architecture and construction industry - [Book Stack Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbank-building-by-rta-studio): The Uniquely-Shaped 'Ironbank Building' by RTA Studio (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and designers can explore innovative approaches in creating visually intriguing and efficient buildings through stacked architecture and transparent design, as exemplif… - [Futuristic Lincoln Logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlace-singapore): The Interlace in Singapore Efficiently Stacks Residents (Category: Eco) Implication: Efficient stacking can lead to increased density in urban areas and provide more space for residential development. ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Engineered Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/engineered-layers) (Fashion) - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Crafted Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crafted-timepieces) (Luxury) ## Trending in Eco - [Backpack-Sized Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizwheel-f05) - [Confectionery-Inspired Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumi-nutrition) - [Aftermarket Cyclist Motor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-oxiis-e250g1) - [Reusable Candle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sero-candles) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)