# Structure Produces Energy & Oxygen The Air Tree in Madrid By cosio55 | Published 2007-12-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tree References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/335765/madrids-air-tree-creates-its-own-energy-oxygen) This "Air tree" currently being built in Madrid, Spain is designed to help the environment while simultaneously acting as a social center. The structure has solar panels which create electricity that is sold to the local electric company. Although it's completely self-sufficient, the Air Tree is not just for creating energy, but also for producing oxygen like a tree and acting as a public gathering site. This building is ACTUALLY being made a reality and is not just a concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-sufficient Structures:** The development of self-sufficient structures like the Air Tree in Madrid that generate electricity and produce oxygen. - **Green Energy Production:** The trend of green energy production through innovative structures like the Air Tree in Madrid. - **Eco-friendly Buildings:** The design and construction of eco-friendly structures that contribute positively to the environment like the Air Tree in Madrid. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can take advantage of the trend of self-sufficient, eco-friendly and green energy producing structures like the Air Tree in Madrid to create disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry can leverage innovative structures like the Air Tree in Madrid to create and promote green energy and power. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can incorporate eco-friendly structures like the Air Tree in Madrid as public gathering spaces and tourist attractions while promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.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) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md)