# Power-Generating Pedestrian Pathways Architektur Studio Redesigns Serbia's Beton Hala Center By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architektur-studio References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/beton-hala-waterfront-proposal-lets-pedestrians-generate-electricity-as-they-walk/) & [architekturstudio.net](http://www.architekturstudio.net/) Egypt's Architektur Studio has proposed an [electricity-generating waterfront walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) for the Serbian city of Belgrade. The proposal was actually its entrance into a [design contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion) held by the city, to find a new design for the city's Beton Hala Waterfront Center. Ideally, this design would reflect the capitol city's unique mix of modern looks and old-world values. What Architektur Studio's entry lacks in looks, it makes up for in innovation. The designers are calling for strategically placed plates throughout the center's [pedestrian walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin) and roads that would generate electricity each time they are stepped on. Ideally, the plates would generate 420 KW of electricity everyday and around 302,400 KW per year. While the project may not capture the contest's crown, I wouldn't mind seeing some stateside city's pounce on Architektur Studio's design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Power-generating Pathways:** Development of pathways that generate electricity through pedestrian movement. - **Renewable Energy Infrastructure:** Integration of renewable energy generation into existing infrastructure. - **Smart Cities:** Creation of urban areas that incorporate innovative technologies for sustainability and efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design buildings and public spaces that generate electricity. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for the renewable energy industry to expand into infrastructure projects. - **Urban Planning:** Integration of renewable energy technologies into urban environments, creating more sustainable cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md)