# Zig-Zagging Green Buildings '18 Kowloon East' by Aedas Features an Eco-Friendly Car Park By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-11-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/18-kowloon-east References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/firms/aedas/18-kowloon-east-aedas/#more-18839) & [aedas](http://www.aedas.com) '18 Kowloon East' is a project by the architectural firm [Aedas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future) that makes green its theme. The building features an innovative [zig-zagging car park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park) that is lined with plants, making for an environmentally friendly -- as well as aesthetically cool -- building in Hong Kong, China. The 18 Kowloon East building comprises 28 storeys and is meant to house a mix of residential and office space. The lower part of the building, as you can see, is where the [vertical garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden) is. According to the designers, not only does the green addition provide a visually pleasing look, it also helps to improve the air quality within the car park. It seems that today, no matter what type of building is being designed, infusing an eco-friendly element into the design is absolutely essential to the design process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Designing buildings with environmentally friendly features, such as vertical gardens, can improve air quality and enhance aesthetics. - **Mixed-use Buildings:** Creating buildings that combine residential and office spaces offers opportunities for greater efficiency and convenience. - **Green Car Parks:** Incorporating plants and green elements into car park designs can contribute to a healthier environment and an appealing visual experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate eco-friendly and visually captivating elements into their designs. - **Real Estate:** Developers can capitalize on the trend of mixed-use buildings to offer more versatile and appealing properties to buyers and renters. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider integrating green car parks into their designs to improve air quality and enhance the overall urban environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-park-sai-sha.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md)