# Solar-Powered Eco-Cabins These Resort Cabins Offer An Eco-Friendly Vacation Stay By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-11-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresort References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/atlantic-eco-pods-tada-azores/46154/) & [tada.pt](http://www.tada.pt/) The Tourism and Agribusiness Development Company of the Azores, which is responsible for tourism-related projects in the gorgeous Portuguese islands of the Azores, is setting up a number of resorts in the area that will be fitted with splendid eco-cabins that offer tranquility, luxury and a guilt-free vacationing experience. These eco-cabins will measure in at anywhere between 15 and 20 square meters each. The cabins are [fully prefabricated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod) and make use of a variety of ethically and locally sourced materials include pumice stone, with windows crafted together from recycled plastic. Elsewhere, the cabins are powered by a [solar array](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy), and inhabitants are offered access to bicycles to explore the area. By offering handy amenities using ethically sourced materials and processes, these eco-cabins offer a viable vacationing option without too much of a negative environmental footprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-tourism:** There is an opportunity for businesses to offer eco-friendly vacationing experiences to tourists. - **Green Energy:** By harnessing the power of solar energy, businesses can offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional accommodations. - **Prefab Structures:** Using prefabricated structures can lower costs and increase efficiency in the construction and hospitality industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable practices, such as solar power and ethically sourced materials, into their accommodations to attract environmentally conscious travelers. - **Construction:** By using prefabricated structures and locally sourced materials, the construction industry can reduce waste and carbon emissions while increasing efficiency and innovation. - **Tourism:** Promoting eco-tourism and offering sustainable vacation options can benefit local economies while also preserving natural resources and promoting environmental stewardship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md) - [Plant-Based Cabin Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cross-cabin.md) - [Adventurous Compact Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pego.md) - [Plant-Based Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-cabin.md) - [Cedar-Clad Cabin Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-berkshires-resort.md)