# Floating Solar-Powered Apartments The 'Anthenea' Floating Pod Offers Cozy Accommodations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthenea-floating-pod References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/anthenea-solar-powered-floating-pod/131054/) & [anthenea.fr](http://www.anthenea.fr/en/homepage/) The 'Anthenea' floating pod is an independent living space that will offer inhabitants with the ability to live comfortably on the water without the need for a land-based domicile. The unit features a 50-square meter living space within that is well-appointed with features such as a curved sofa, fiberglass windows, an expansive bed, bathtub and more. The bathroom offers access to both fresh and seawater to let inhabitants choose between the two to maximize their off-the-grid lifestyle. The 'Anthenea' floating pod is priced at $480,000 and is rounded off with a solarium and bar that will accommodate up to 12 people at a time. Built-in [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) allow the pod to operate indecently without a need for municipal power access. Image Credit: Anthenea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floating Accommodations:** The rise of floating accommodations presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the hospitality industry, allowing for unique and sustainable living experiences. - **Off-the-grid Living:** The demand for off-the-grid living spaces is increasing, providing opportunities for the development of self-sufficient, eco-friendly housing solutions. - **Solar-powered Living:** The integration of solar panels into living spaces offers disruptive innovation possibilities in energy-efficient and sustainable housing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the potential of floating accommodations to create unique and luxurious experiences for travelers. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can tap into the market for off-the-grid living spaces by developing and marketing sustainable housing solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on solar-powered living trends by providing innovative solar solutions for residential buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md)