# Power Net Oases The Desert Cloud Project Creates a Mirage-Like Shade While Generating Power By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-cloud References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/prism-cloud-hovers-over-abu-dhabi-desert-casting-shadows-spectral-light/) & [landartgenerator.org](http://www.landartgenerator.org/blagi/archives/988) Architects Matthew Johnson and Jason Logan have entered their Desert Cloud design in Dubai’s Land Art Generator Initiative competition. Desert Cloud is a series of net-like structures suspended between [sculptural concrete piers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy). The net-like structures are fitted with alternating glass prisms and photovoltaic panels that refract light and gather [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy). The result is a beautiful, [energy-producing light-bending structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero) that shimmers above the desert floor like a mirage and offers shade to those who walk beneath it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar Refraction:** Utilizing glass prisms to refract light and gather solar energy, creating innovative uses for solar power. - **Net Structures:** Implementing net-like structures for suspended installations, offering both function and aesthetic appeal. - **Land Art Energy:** Exploring the intersection of land art and renewable energy to create visually stunning and sustainable solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to integrate renewable energy systems into their designs, enhancing both the functionality and visual impact of buildings. - **Renewable Energy:** Innovations in solar energy technology, such as glass prisms and net structures, that can revolutionize the way energy is gathered and utilized. - **Landscaping:** Creating environmentally-friendly and visually striking landscapes that generate renewable energy, combining art and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Immersive Breeze Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-houses.md)