# Stunning Solar Art Installations The Arco del Tiempo Works as a Sundial and for Energy Generating By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arco-del-tiempo References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/worlds-largest-sundial-to-double-as-green-energy-provider/) & [landartgenerator.org](https://landartgenerator.org/blagi/archives/78035) The Arco del Tiempo (Arch of Time) has been designed by Berlin-based artist and architect Riccardo Mariano as a stunning piece of public art art will also serve an eco-friendly purpose. The structure is slated to arrive in Houston, Texas in the city's East End in 2024 where it will act as a [massive time telling installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock) for visitors to admire. The structure stands 100-feet in height and will also [capture solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) to the tune of 400,000kWh each year to make it a functional work of art for the community. The non-profit organization behind the project [Land Art Generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-district-scrambler) commented on the Arco del Tiempo saying, "Beyond its break-even point, which will be tracked and celebrated with the community, the artwork will live as a net-positive contributor to a healthy climate and the planet will be better off for its existence." Image Credit: Land Art Generator ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar Energy Art Installations:** Creating public art installations that not only serve an aesthetic purpose but also generate solar energy, providing both beauty and functionality. - **Sundial Time-telling Structures:** Designing architectural structures that function as massive time-telling installations, merging art and functionality in urban spaces. - **Net-positive Climate Contributions:** Focusing on creating artworks and structures that go beyond being environmentally sustainable, actively contributing to a healthier climate and planet. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Incorporating renewable energy technologies into artistic installations, reimagining the role of art in sustainable urban environments. - **Architecture and Construction:** Exploring the integration of time-telling features in architectural designs, enhancing the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban landscapes. - **Renewable Energy:** Leveraging art and architecture as platforms to showcase the potential of solar energy generation, encouraging the adoption of renewable energy solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Time-Human Relationship Sundials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civil-architecture.md) - [Snow Landscape Sundial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-time.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md)