# Greenery-Infused Public Kiosks The Conceptual 'AmeniTREES' Kiosk Harvests Rain Water and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amenitrees References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/amenitrees-toilet-and-kiosk-with-a-green-tech-vibe-for-san-francisco/) & [smithgroup](https://www.smithgroup.com/) The conceptual 'AmeniTREES' kiosk has been designed by the Smithgroup for a design competition held The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) to help enhance [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic) in multiple ways. The [futuristic kiosk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valley-fair-kiosk) would blend seamlessly into a public area and act as a place for an array of functions or even as a washroom when in the 'ToileTREES' form. The unit could be outfitted with lush greenery that would be supported by [rainwater harvesting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1) to minimize the installations reliance on public water, which could also provide H2O for cleaning the structure, flushing toilets and more. The conceptual 'AmeniTREES' kiosk has a changing design aesthetic that could be switched up to suit almost any public space and keep areas as efficient as possible for inhabitants and/or visitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Greenery-infused Public Spaces:** Opportunity for urban designers and architects to incorporate greenery into public spaces, enhancing the aesthetics and sustainability of urban environments. - **Multipurpose Kiosks:** Potential for kiosk designs that serve multiple functions, such as acting as a washroom or providing various amenities, to optimize space utilization in public areas. - **Rainwater Harvesting:** Emerging trend of utilizing rainwater harvesting systems in installations like public kiosks, reducing reliance on public water sources and promoting sustainable water management. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Design and Architecture:** Innovative design solutions that integrate greenery and multipurpose features into public spaces, creating more sustainable and appealing urban environments. - **Smart Cities:** Opportunity for smart city initiatives to incorporate rainwater harvesting systems into public infrastructure, promoting water conservation and efficient resource management. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for incorporating multipurpose kiosks with amenities like washrooms and facilities for visitors, enhancing the visitor experience in public spaces such as parks, squares, and tourist attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-urban-furniture.md) - [Compact Public Art Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Urban Greening Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic.md) - [Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-ark-outdoor-seat.md) - [Adapative Futuristic Greenery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo.md)