# Celebrity Eco Contributions Brad Pitt Releases Designs for Mass Eco-Complex By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-pitt-eco-complex References: [ecorazzi](http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/02/brad-pitts-make-it-right-intros-news-green-duplex-designs/) & [makeitrightnola.org](http://makeitrightnola.org/mir_SUB.php?section=homes&page=duplex) Brad Pitt started the ‘Make it Right’ [foundation and has released designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climateresilient-homes) for [living spaces in Lower Ninth Ward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-hardie) of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The designs come from an array of architectural firms who have shown a tremendous amount of support for the Pitt foundation, ‘Make it Right’ and the [disaster in New Orleans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashevilles-entrepreneurial-community). The Lower Ninth Ward was the home to many duplexes and the foundations is making a valiant attempt to restore the neighborhood to its original style for all the former residence who hope to return. It’s always heartwarming when a colossal celebrity like Brad Pitt is willing to make a contribution for a good cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable architecture designs for eco-friendly living spaces. - **Disaster Relief:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. - **Celebrity Philanthropy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find creative ways to leverage celebrity influence for social and environmental causes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into architectural designs for residential and commercial buildings. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement innovative construction techniques and materials for faster and more sustainable rebuilding efforts in disaster-stricken areas. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and social media to maximize the impact of celebrity-supported philanthropic initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicity-for-good.md) - [Art Deco Affordable Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-brea-affordable-housing.md) - [Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Agave Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-waste.md) - [Affordable Climate-Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climateresilient-homes.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Displaced Families Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foundation.md) - [Wildfire Relief Luggage Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricardo-beverly-hills.md)