# Wine Country Ecotopias Logrono Montecorvo, Spain By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-spain References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2008/09/27/logrono-montecorvo-eco-city-by-mvrdv/) & [gras-arquitectos](http://www.gras-arquitectos.com/) When most people think of the Rioja region of Spain, they think of wine; the £388 million Logroño Montecorvo Eco City aims to add the word 'sustainable' to that connotation. The 56-hectare site (about 138 acres) will contain 3,000 [carbon-neutral houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes), retail outlets, sports facilities, garden landscapes, and a museum. All buildings will follow the natural curves of the surrounding hills so as to minimize building materials needed. And a greywater circuit and water purification measures will help recycle the Logroño Montecorvo's water, according to the design team of [MVRDV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building) and GRAS. The crown jewel of Spain's eco-friendly Logroño Montecorvo, however, is the giant park that will be dotted with [wind turbines and photovoltaic cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000). These eco-friendly energy features should fulfill all of the Logroño Montecorvo's energy requirements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Housing:** The Logroño Montecorvo Eco City aims to create 3,000 carbon-neutral houses, presenting an opportunity for the development of sustainable housing solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The inclusion of wind turbines and photovoltaic cells in the giant park of Logroño Montecorvo presents an opportunity for the growth of renewable energy technologies. - **Water Recycling:** The water purification measures and greywater circuit in Logroño Montecorvo's design offer an opportunity for innovative water recycling systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The development of 3,000 carbon-neutral houses in Logroño Montecorvo creates opportunities for the real estate industry to capitalize on the demand for sustainable housing. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of wind turbines and photovoltaic cells in the Logroño Montecorvo park provides opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand its presence in the region. - **Water Treatment:** The water purification measures and greywater circuit in Logroño Montecorvo present potential opportunities for companies in the water treatment industry to provide innovative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cork-Clad Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ee.md) - [Purpose-Built Terraced Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-adorigo.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Rural Cork Block Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-and-wood-house.md) - [Recycled Glass Wine Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-viejo.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Wine Tourism Guest Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-faisca.md) - [Upcycled Wine Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotterdam-urban-winery.md) - [Regenerative Eco-Park Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-texcoco.md)