# Solar-Panelled Art Structures The Sun Altered Cube is an Eco-Friendly Art Installation By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-art-installation References: [solarfeeds](http://www.solarfeeds.com/michael-jantzens-sun-altered-cube/) & [michaeljantzen](http://www.michaeljantzen.com/Welcome_2.html) Awe-inspiring architect Michael Jantzen continues to think out of the box and create [eco-friendly art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) just like his new creation The Sun Altered Cube. The large painted structure is a [solar-powered cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) that is able to create electricity for the local power grid in the community. The structure operates by having [solar cells mounted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy) on the top of the cube, which then delivers solar power to two electric motors situated on two corners of the structure. These corners are able to rotate depending on the intensity of the sun. The cube is intended to be situated in a public park and is painted the bold black and white stripes to emphasize its constant changing. Michael Jantzen and his eco-friendly art installation was designed with the intent to explore how the environment interacts with the natural environment in the most interesting and unforeseen ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate solar panels into art structures to create environmentally-friendly power sources. - **Renewable Energy Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to integrate renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, into existing infrastructure and public spaces. - **Interactive Environmental Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and technology to create interactive installations that raise awareness about the environment and promote sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create functional art pieces that incorporate renewable energy technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for renewable energy, such as using solar panels to power public art installations. - **Public Parks and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform public parks into hubs for renewable energy generation by incorporating solar-powered art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Kinetic Interaction Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md)