# See-Through Skyscrapers The Adamant Building Uses Natural Light & Energy to Power Itself By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adamant-building References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/sustainable-adamant-building-harvests-energy-from-natural-sources/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/LuisDurazo) I have never been one for working in an office building, but that preference might change, thanks to the Adamant Building. This building was designed by Luis Alfonso Durazo Ballesteros as a [self-sustaining skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza) for 2050. The Adamant Building uses [natural light to illuminate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna) the lower floors, as well as an innovative elevator and escalator system to produce power. The building comes with the requisite [wind turbines and solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1), making it one of the greenest buildings on the block. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-sustaining Skyscrapers:** There is an opportunity to design eco-friendly skyscrapers that use natural light and innovative energy systems to produce power. - **Innovative Elevator and Escalator Systems:** There is an opportunity to design elevator and escalator systems that produce power and harness natural light to save energy in office buildings. - **Green Buildings:** There is a growing trend of designing buildings that are self-sustaining, use renewable energy sources, and prioritize natural light to reduce their carbon footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Construction companies have an opportunity to innovate and design new eco-friendly office buildings that are self-sustaining and use natural light. - **Green Energy:** Green energy companies have an opportunity to provide innovative solutions for office buildings that harness natural light and renewable energy sources to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Architecture:** Architects have an opportunity to lead the charge in designing eco-friendly office buildings that prioritize natural light and innovative energy systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md)