# Teetering Architecture The Beirut Terraces Are Full of Glass and Gardens By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beirut-terraces References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/07/27/beirut-terraces-by-herzog-de-meuron/) Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the Beirut Terraces are appealing because of their green initiative; its [stacked appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu) adds charm. Overflowing with [lush gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house), it's also an energy-efficient building. One thing I've always known about my dream home is that it would have [tons of windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house), just like the Beirut Terraces. Of course, my dream home is a house, but in the meantime these condos would more than suffice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable building designs that incorporate green initiatives, such as lush gardens and energy efficiency. - **Stacked Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of vertical architecture and stacked buildings to optimize space in urban areas. - **Energy-efficient Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find new ways to incorporate energy-efficient technologies and materials into building designs for reduced environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable building practices and innovative design concepts to create greener and more efficient structures. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace vertical construction trends to maximize land use and create unique living experiences in urban settings. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new energy-efficient construction materials and technologies that can be used in the building industry to promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Glass‑brick Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Skylit Belgian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-winter-garden.md)