# Forest-Infused Towers Crystal Gardens by CK Designworks Uplifts the Urban Jungle By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-gardens-by-ck-designworks References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/ck-designworks-crystal-gardens-project-takes-vertical-farming-to-the-next-level/) & [ckdesignworks](http://www.ckdesignworks.com/architecture.php) Melbourne, Australia, is a magical city with wide streets, tree-lined avenues and gorgeous green spaces, so a building like Crystal Gardens by CK Designworks will look right at home in the center of the CBD. Given the existing density of the bustling metropolis, this structure will have a relatively small horizontal footprint considering its monumental size. Sitting on a lot of 360 square meters, this condominium complex will have ample room to accommodate a commercial ground level of shops, three floors of offices and 154 apartments. The most impressive feature of the building, however, is the way in which it will be enhanced by the natural environment. Crystal Gardens by CK Designworks will incorporate green walls and green roofs within terraces every six storeys. It will also be installed with efficient systems which includes rainwater collection and solar paneling. Photo Credits: [World Architecture News](http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=16636) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Buildings:** Designing buildings that incorporate nature and sustainable systems, like Crystal Gardens by CK Designworks, will be a growing trend in the architecture industry. - **Eco-friendly Urbanization:** With cities becoming more densely populated, there will be an increasing trend towards eco-friendly urbanization that utilizes sustainable technology and green infrastructure. - **Vertical Forests:** Integrating green walls and roofs into skyscrapers and high-rise buildings will be a trend that promotes environmental sustainability in urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry will continue to be disrupted by the trend towards sustainable design and eco-friendly urbanization. - **Construction:** The construction industry will need to adapt to the trend of incorporating green infrastructure into building projects, like rainwater collection and solar paneling. - **Renewable Energy:** As more buildings incorporate sustainable technology, the renewable energy industry will experience disruptive innovation opportunities in areas such as solar paneling and energy storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-11.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md)