# Rain Harvesting Architecture The Eco-Friendly Canada Pavilion for the 2010 Expo By Rachel | Published 2009-07-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion-2010-expo-shanghai References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/acrobats-design-canada-pavilion.php) & [cirquedusoleil](http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/special/shanghai2010/intro/intro) When creating the [Canada Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-engine-testing) for the 2010 Expo in Shanghai, developers went to an unlikely source for inspiration. Acrobatic group Cirque de Soleil was asked to help design the building, and the result is an [eco-friendly modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics). The Canada Pavilion is an odd shaped building, but what’s more interesting is the attention towards the environment. The pavilion is made to have a special green wall, and even better, it will also collect rain water through the green wall which will then be used in the pavilion. A cool design from some crazy acrobats! Check it out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Architecture:** Rain harvesting architecture as a trend in green architecture - **Eco-friendly Buildings:** Eco-friendly buildings as a trend for sustainable development - **Innovative Water Conservation:** Innovative water conservation trends in architecture and building design ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can benefit from innovative rainwater harvesting in green architecture - **Architecture Industry:** The architecture industry can explore more eco-friendly designs with innovative water conservation solutions - **Environmental Industry:** The environmental industry can benefit from the rise in eco-friendly construction and innovative water conservation methods ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropstop.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Ice Block-Formed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md)