# Futuristic Breathing Hotels The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects Features "Skin" Technology By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-hotel-by-dodeca-architects References: [unfillthelandfill](http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2011/02/10/dodeca’s-cocoon-hotel-shields-guests-from-hard-industrial-environment/) & [dodeca.co.za](http://dodeca.co.za/) The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects is a state-of-the-art resort facility that incorporates some of the most advanced and astonishing [eco architectural concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort) you've ever seen. Built in a rugged African landscape, the Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects serves the double purpose of providing accommodations and [large green spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel) for its occupants to enjoy. The hotel's outer rooms that line the exterior of the building, however, are where the real magic of the Cocoon Hotel occurs. Each outer room is lined with a "skin" that residents can control. Spread all across the building, these "skins" give the building its [distinct cocoon appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 64% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-architecture:** Developing hotels and buildings with eco-friendly architecture to promote sustainable living. - **Interactive Architecture:** Integrating interactive design with architecture to create immersive and engaging experiences for guests. - **Green Spaces:** Creating built environments with ample green spaces to promote relaxation and wellness for guests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Incorporating eco-friendly and interactive architecture in hotels to enhance the guest experience and promote relaxation. - **Architecture:** Creating sustainable and immersive buildings that incorporate innovative technologies and designs to improve the quality of life for occupants. - **Real Estate:** Designing buildings and hotels with ample green spaces to attract guests and improve the value of the properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [Sky-Based Hotel Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclearpowered-sky-hotel.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Coastal Shiny Cantilevered Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md)