# Flower-Top Architecture The Natural Protector is an Eco Roof Made of Pots By Alexandru Mares | Published 2009-09-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-roofs References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/09/01/decorating-the-roof/) I’m not good with greens, but I always smile when I stumble across a new idea that helps us non-green thumb guys. Designer Kyoungho Ha came up with this roof enhancement idea. The Natural Protector is a [modular pots system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300) that can be installed on a roof top and combined just like a puzzle. Each pot opens up on all four sides to form a waterproof layout-base for [growing plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil). In summer, the plants on the [roof gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-villa) lower the building's temperature, while in winter they keep the structure warm. This system is an energy saver and also helps the environment. I like it! It’s simple and green. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Modular Roof Pots:** A trend in architecture where modular pots are installed on rooftops to create waterproof layouts and facilitate plant growth. - **Green Roof Gardens:** A trend in sustainable building design that incorporates rooftop gardens to lower building temperatures in summer and provide insulation in winter. - **Energy-efficient Building Solutions:** A trend towards the integration of environmentally friendly systems, such as natural roof gardens, to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate modular pot systems on rooftops to enhance building efficiency and sustainability. - **Green Building:** The green building industry can capitalize on the trend of using rooftop gardens to offer energy-saving solutions for both residential and commercial buildings. - **Urban Farming:** The urban farming industry can leverage the trend of modular roof pots to create vertical gardens on rooftops and maximize limited urban space for agriculture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Green Roof Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md)