# Electric Pedestrian Overpasses The DSSH Bridge is Sustainable, Dynamic and Visually Impressive By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dssh-bridge References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/helix-shaped-dssh-bridge-clean-green-passage-pedestrians/) & [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/dssh-bridge-1st-place-building-to-building-pedestrian-bridge-challenge-sanzpont/) I wouldn't be surprised if at first, people might find themselves a bit too timid to cross the DSSH Bridge (Dynamic ShapeShifting Helix). That is, when the DSSH Bridge is illuminated with electric LED lighting, of course. Yet this [helix-shaped overpass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion) is completely safe, not to mention very convenient as well. Designed by Sanzpont, the DSSH Bridge recently won at the [Building to Building Pedestrian Bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) International Challenge. Sustainable, dynamic and visually impressive, I'm not surprised that it did. Although the stunning light show at night may seem to take up a lot of energy, [photovoltaic solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) generate clean energy during the day while the inclusion of green plants helps in circulating fresh oxygen. Overall, the DSSH Bridge would be a great addition to any city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Sustainable Pedestrian Infrastructure:** The DSSH Bridge's use of solar panel and green plants for generating electricity presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating energy-efficient pedestrian infrastructure. - **Dynamic Pedestrian Infrastructure:** The DSSH Bridge's unique design and illuminated LED lighting present a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating visually impressive and dynamic pedestrian infrastructure. - **Incorporating Green Technology in Infrastructure:** The DSSH Bridge's use of green plants for circulating fresh oxygen presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating green technology in infrastructure to promote sustainability and environmental friendliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Planning and Development:** The DSSH Bridge's innovative design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating new pedestrian infrastructure that is visually appealing, sustainable, and dynamic, making it appealing to urban planners and developers. - **Renewable Energy:** The DSSH Bridge's use of photovoltaic solar panels for generating electricity presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the renewable energy industry to develop new ways of incorporating solar energy in infrastructure. - **Architecture:** The DSSH Bridge's helix-shaped design and illuminated LED lighting present a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to create visually impressive and dynamic infrastructure that seamlessly blends in with its surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md)