# Sustainable Desert Cities BOOM Communities is a Major Project from an All-Star Team of Architects By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-communities References: [industryleadersmagazine](http://www.industryleadersmagazine.com/california-desert-dreaming/) & [preview.boomforlife](http://preview.boomforlife.com/) Desert ecotecture is a monumental challenge that can pose some serious obstacles to designers, but [BOOM Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-stick) is a massive eco-city project with some of the world's best architectural firms. BOOM Communities is a 100-acre development that will include over [300 residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design) and eight very unique neighborhoods. To ensure the project is a game-changing modern marvel, each neighborhood will have a distinct atmosphere and aesthetic that connects to central entertainment, shopping and recreation facilities. BOOM Communities will be a sweeping [desert complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home) unrivaled in eclectic style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Desert Ecotecture:** Opportunity for architects to develop sustainable designs for desert environments. - **Distinct Neighborhoods:** Chance to create unique atmospheres and aesthetics within a development. - **Eco-city Projects:** Growing demand for large-scale sustainable urban developments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can innovate by designing ecologically friendly structures for desert regions. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to create and market distinctive neighborhoods within eco-cities. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can contribute to the development of sustainable and interconnected cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-cosmico-project.md) - [Neighborhood-Like Retirement Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobham-bowers.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Contemporary Rental Housing Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canopy.md) - [Comfortable Desert Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landing-house.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Boomer-Targeted Luxury Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-lake-resort-yamba-cove.md)