# Scintillating Skyscrapers The Brilliant Diamond Tower for NYC is Powered by the Sun and Wind By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-tower References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/diamond-tower-in-new-york-city/) & [greenlaunches](http://www.greenlaunches.com/architecture/the-diamond-tower-inspired-by-diamonds-and-powered-by-the-wind-and-sun-for-nyc.php) If the fabulous city of New York wasn’t dazzling enough, the [Diamond Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-adu) designed by Mexican architect Luis Durazo is sure to make it above and beyond spectacular. Inspired by the chemical structure of a Diamond, this 300m high scraper’s exoskeleton will resemble that of the Diamond with intricately placed habitable cells and/or units. Not only did Durazo clearly have the bedazzling ‘wow’ factor in mind when creating this luxury tower, but also wanted it to be eco-friendly. With 20% of the structure’s [steel lattice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc) to be used as vertical recreational areas for the city -- such as a museum and art galleries -- the tower will also be powered by [wind turbines and solar energy panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Skyscrapers:** The trend of designing skyscrapers with eco-friendly features, such as wind turbines and solar energy panels, is disrupting the architecture industry. - **Luxury High-rise Living:** The trend of creating high-rise luxury towers with intricately designed habitable cells and units is transforming the real estate industry. - **Vertical Recreational Spaces:** The trend of utilizing vertical spaces in skyscrapers for recreational areas, such as museums and art galleries, is revolutionizing urban planning. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has the opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly features in the design of skyscrapers, creating sustainable and visually appealing structures. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage the demand for luxury high-rise living by developing innovative and unique high-rise towers with distinctive features. - **Urban Planning:** The trend of vertical recreational spaces in skyscrapers presents opportunities for urban planners to create dynamic and vibrant city environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selldorf-architects.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md)