# Eco-Friendly Aerospace Hubs The Asia Aerospace City Hub Will Be Constructed in Malaysia By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asia-aerospace-city References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/asia-aerospace-city/33412/) & [asiaaerospacecity](http://www.asiaaerospacecity.com/) [Asia Aerospace City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-aviation) is an aerospace industry hub in Malaysia -- still in the conception stage -- that will be complete with research and development facilities, offices, [academic campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone), a convention center and residential areas. It will be designed by the Atkins engineering firm. The development will span 3.28 square kilometers and will be connected to the airport via a [light rail system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport). Electric buses will also be used to transport people to and from the area. It will be located just 20 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city center. Asia Aerospace City will comply to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for green construction. It will be able to generate solar power, harvest rainwater and run in an energy-efficient manner. The project is a key component of Malaysia's Economic Transformation Plan and its aim of becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Aerospace Industry:** The Asia Aerospace City Hub's emphasis on green construction showcases an opportunity for the aerospace industry to transition towards sustainability. - **Smart City Development:** Asia Aerospace City's incorporation of a light rail system and energy-efficient management highlights an opportunity for smart city development in the transportation sector. - **Green Technology and Renewable Energy:** The inclusion of solar power and rainwater harvesting in Asia Aerospace City highlights an opportunity for the green technology and renewable energy industries to advance and grow. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace Industry:** The Asia Aerospace City Hub's construction provides opportunities for the aerospace industry to innovate and improve their production processes for eco-friendly solutions. - **Construction Industry:** Asia Aerospace City's compliance with LEED standards presents an opportunity for the construction industry to expand their capabilities in sustainable development and design. - **Transportation Industry:** Asia Aerospace City's incorporation of an electric bus system reveals opportunities for the transportation industry to advance towards green solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Airport Mobility Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-hubs.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Approaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-aviation.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation.md) - [Space Economy Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownsville-launched.md) - [Airport-Led Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icolo-e-bengo-aerotropolis.md) - [Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-shop.md) - [Aircraft Engine Testing Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-engine-testing.md)