# Life-Contemplating Sustainable Architecture This Waste Treatment Plant Has a Mesmerizing Structure By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Waste-Treatment-Plant References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/anyone-can-walk-into-this-waste-treatment-plant-in-vale-1493255593) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/444257/planta-para-tratamiento-de-residuos-israel-alba/) If you’ve ever seen a waste treatment plant, you'll know that this futuristic structure in particular has a [revolutionary architectural design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics). This plant is located in Spain outside of Valencia where it showcases an extraordinary view. The Israeli architects who designed the 759,600-square-foot plant system describe it as a “[public observatory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis)” known as a place to contemplate contemporary life. This industrialized structure has an environmentally friendly atmosphere where waste is sorted and managed in an automated fashion. It’s also near the airport and surrounded by farm fields to isolate itself. The color scheme has [natural earth tones and greenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage) that makes a striking appearance. This type of waste treatment plant makes a revolutionary statement for what this industry aims to provide in the near future of waste treatment to help the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Exploring new ways to design structures that are eco-friendly and practical. - **Automated Waste Management:** Innovating the way waste is sorted, managed, and disposed of through automation and technology. - **Environmental Design:** Creating designs that consider the environment and promote sustainable living. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management:** Opportunities to innovate and enhance waste treatment and management processes. - **Architecture and Construction:** Designing and constructing structures in a way that supports the environment and promotes sustainability. - **Technology and Automation:** Developing innovative technologies to automate and streamline waste management and treatment processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Capacity Composting Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-waste-processing-facility.md) - [Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletowa.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Elevated Water Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bird-mammal-shelter.md)