# Bareboned Transmission Towers The Bystrup T-Pylon Provides an Aesthetic Solution to Ugly Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bystrup-t-pylon References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/redesigned-tramission-towers-are-more-visually-appealing.html) & [bystrup.dk](http://www.bystrup.dk/) The Bystrup T-Pylon is an aesthetic solution to the current ugly towers that are seen throughout the world. Transmission towers are not normally known for their stunning designs or beauty, but the Bystrup T-Pylon aims to change these perceptions and offers something slightly more chic and sleek. The design is minimalist, yet effectively does it's job without standing out like a sore thumb. As the winners of the Pylon Design Competition, the Bystrup T-Pylon demonstrates strong visual appeal and characteristics. This design will also [reduce the height and size](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower) of existing pylons, resulting in less materials needed during construction. The result is an effective [transmission tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) that is aesthetically pleasing. Check out the gallery for more amazing pictures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Transmission Towers:** There is an opportunity to create transmission towers with a sleek and minimalist design that is pleasing to the eye. - **Reduced Material Usage in Transmission Towers:** Designers can explore ways to reduce the amount of materials needed for construction while maintaining structural integrity. - **Pylon Design Competition:** More competitions can be held to encourage innovation in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional transmission towers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Power Transmission:** The power transmission industry can explore new designs to improve the visual appeal of their infrastructure. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can tap into the opportunity to innovate transmission tower designs. - **Construction:** With reduced material usage, construction companies can explore ways to cut costs on transmission tower projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Vertical Formed Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-lighting.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md)