# Big City Bubble Buildings The Bubble Wrap Concept Fuels Community Interaction With Clean Air By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-21 | Updated 2011-04-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-wrap-concept References: [webecoist](http://webecoist.com/2011/04/20/breathe-easy-building-concept-cleanses-dirty-city-air/) & [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2011/04/10/bubble-wrap/#more-13010/) A large-scale and functional [air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier) like the [Bubble Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sealed-air) concept is something every big city could benefit from. Bubble Wrap was designed by Andrew Tetrault and Ben Lee as a structure that uses purified air to promote public interaction. The Bubble Wrap concept is really quite simple: Dirty air is sucked in, filtered and released into the [bubbles below](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere). As a steady source of clean air, these places are perfect spots for the public to flock to, which sets up events such as open-air markets and urban farms. How all of this would come to be remains a mystery, but the concept is a solid one that could benefit the world's richest and most crowded cities; it should definitely be pursued by the powers that be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Clean Air Gathering Spaces:** Designing public spaces with built-in air purifiers to promote community interaction and outdoor events. - **Urban Farming Opportunities:** Creating open-air markets and farmland in areas with built-in air purification to provide fresh, healthy produce to city-dwellers. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Integrating air purifiers into the design of buildings, making them more attractive to tenants and suppliers who prioritize clean air. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Incorporating air purifiers into building designs could set a new standard for sustainable architecture practices. - **Agriculture:** Utilizing clean air gathering spaces could create new opportunities for urban farming and provide access to fresh produce for city-dwellers. - **Event Planning:** Designing events in clean air gathering spaces could appeal to attendees who prioritize health and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Interaction Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-air-purifier.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md) - [Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sealed-air.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Minimalist Purifying Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow.md)