Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Self-Sustaining
Design
Modern solutions eliminate waste to make self-sufficiency feasible.
5.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Self-Sustaining Design trend?
Self-Sustaining Design: While green alternatives and decreased carbon emissions satisfy many, a growing movement amongst consumers looking to eliminate waste completely is taking precedent. Multifunctional housewares that reuse resources over and over speak to the nature-minded consumer that's looking to decrease dependency on modern conveniences to become self-sufficient sooner than later.
Trend themes
Themes within the Self-Sustaining Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Zero Waste Living
The growing movement towards eliminating waste completely is influencing the development of multifunctional housewares that reuse resources over and over and creating opportunities for businesses to create zero waste products.
02
Sustainable Home Design
Designs that incorporates sustainable systems such as geothermal heating and cooling, rainwater harvesting and renewable energy sources are becoming popular and creating opportunities for architects and home builders to incorporate these features into their designs.
03
Eco-Friendly Plumbing
Recirculating eco faucets that save water and use filtration systems are becoming popular, creating opportunities for businesses to develop efficient plumbing fixtures that save water and energy.
Industry implications
What the Self-Sustaining Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Green Home Solutions
With the rise of sustainable home designs, businesses specializing in green home solutions such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and geothermal heating and cooling will see an increase in demand.
For
Home Furnishings
As multifunctional, space-saving and self-sustaining furniture and housewares become increasingly popular, businesses in the home furnishings industry will have an opportunity to innovate and create products that cater to the needs of eco-conscious consumers.
For
Plumbing and Fixtures
Eco-friendly plumbing and fixtures that are water-efficient and energy-saving are becoming increasingly sought after by consumers, creating an opportunity for businesses in the plumbing and fixture industry to develop innovative products that meet sustainability needs.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Self-Sustaining Design
Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 68%, freshness 8%.
Popularity76%
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
Evidence
Examples of the Self-Sustaining Design trend
5 featured examples from Oct 26, 2013 to Sep 18, 2014CategoryEco
Water-Warming Windows
The Water Wall Heats H2O for Your Home in an Eco-Friendly Way
The Water Wall's use of solar energy to heat water highlights opportunities for companies working in the renewable energy sector to incorporate design and aesthetics into their pr…
CategoryEco
Food Waste Fertilizing
The Urban Composter Brings the Breaking Down of Organic Matter Indoors
The Urban Composter belongs to the home appliance industry as a convenient and eco-friendly solution for food waste recycling.
CategoryEco
Food Scrap Receptacles
The Animal Friendly Trash Can Separates Edible Waste to Feed Urban Strays
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced waste management systems that prioritize eco-friendly disposal and animal feeding.
CategoryArt & Design
Cozy Self-Sustaining Homes
This Sustainable Home Design in Michegan Generates its Own Energy
Innovation opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems in residential building projects.
CategoryEco
Recirculating Eco Faucets
The ReFresh Shower System Cuts Consumption and Guarantees Cleanliness
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of eco-friendly bathroom fixtures that promote water conservation.
