# Inverted Aquatic Skyscrapers The Conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' Harnesses a New Energy Type By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drilling-waterscraper References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/03/these-inverted-skyscrapers-harness-a-new-type-of-energy-from-deep-within-our-oceans/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is an architectural design that would work to aid with the shift away from fossil fuels to a new type of energy that's located deep at the bottom of our oceans. The skyscraper would work by being [positioned in the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket) and harnessing the emissions of combustible ice that is believed to be found in abundance. The upper section of the skyscraper would work to capture [ocean plastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall) to make it an eco-focused solution that would solve a number of issues upon implementation. The building would also incorporate 3D printing technology that would make use of the plastic waste for filament. The conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is the design work of Xuejun Bai, Chucheng Pang, Lei Zhai, Yuyang Sun and Dianao Liu, and received an honorable mention at the 2020 eVolo Skyscraper Competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deep-ocean Energy:** The potential for deep-ocean energy provides opportunities for innovative designs such as the 'Drilling Water-Scraper' to harness a new energy type that could shift away from fossil fuels. - **Eco-friendly Skyscrapers:** The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' presents a not only an energy solution, but also an eco-friendly one that captures ocean plastics and incorporating 3D printing technology from waste filament. - **Innovation in Sustainable Architecture:** The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' demonstrates how architecture can be creative in finding sustainable solutions and incorporate new technology such as 3D printing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alternative Energy:** The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is an innovative concept that could disrupt the alternative energy industry through harnessing deep-ocean energy. - **Waste Management:** The eco-friendly design of the 'Drilling Water-Scraper' offers potential for disruptive innovation in the waste management industry by incorporating 3D printing technology from waste filament. - **Architectural Engineering:** The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' demonstrates how architectural engineering can play a crucial role in finding sustainable solutions, incorporating new technology, and disrupting traditional energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md)