# Checkerboard Eco Communities The Boston Fusion Project is a Giant Leap for Green Roof Architecture By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-fusion References: [bayarch.dk](http://www.bayarch.dk/) [Boston Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-legacy-fc) by design firm Bayarch is an undulating sloped construction project that will see an entire city block of residences be built in a way that resembles a country hillside. The 17-story building will have residences, office spaces and retail lots. More than anything else, however, Boston Fusion will be most notable for its unusual but awesome checkerboard design, which features dozens of [green roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building) that will cover the [sloping roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc) of the futuristic building in a captivating pattern. **Implications** - This project from Beacon Hill reflects the direction of modern architecture and social sustainability simultaneously. The business element that lies beneath the project will prove profitable for both investors and developers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Roof Architecture:** The Boston Fusion Project showcases the potential of green roof architecture in modern construction and sustainable community planning. - **Socially Sustainable Communities:** The checkerboard eco community in Boston Fusion highlights the demand for socially sustainable communities in modern urban planning. - **Mixed-use Development:** The combination of residential, office spaces, and retail lots in Boston Fusion points to the continued growth of mixed-use development projects in urban areas. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The Boston Fusion Project presents an opportunity for architects to innovate sustainable, modern design in urban areas. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can find opportunities to create socially sustainable and profitable urban communities through projects like Boston Fusion. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The green roof design in Boston Fusion showcases the potential for sustainable building practices and presents opportunities for innovation in the environmental sustainability industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Eco Living Vertical Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Sawtooth Roof Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrars-york.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Hybrid London Townhouse Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spparc.md)