# Sustainable Spiral Skyscrapers The Edgar Street Towers Feature Bio-Filtration By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-street-towers References: [iwamotoscott](http://www.iwamotoscott.com) The Edgar Street Towers will be an impressive sight on the streets of New York, especially since it will be located directly south of the World Trade Center. But I have to admit, I think this design will steal the show. Commissioned by Downtown Alliance and designed by IwamotoScott Architecture, the Edgar Street Towers is a [sustainable skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil) that features bio-filtration that will continuously bring in [fresh air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza). What's more, a special fiber-optic layer draws daylight in while [solar-charged battery packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) light the building up at night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 62% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Skyscrapers:** Opportunities for architects and sustainability-focused companies to create bio-filtration and energy-efficient designs in tall buildings. - **Bio-filtration Systems:** Opportunities for companies to innovate and market pollution-reducing and air-purifying systems that can be integrated into buildings and urban infrastructure. - **Fiber Optic Layer:** Opportunities for companies to develop more effective fiber optic technologies for use in architectural design to improve natural daylighting in buildings and save energy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and design firms can integrate sustainable and energy-efficient elements into their designs and create innovative, eco-friendly buildings. - **Construction:** Construction companies can take advantage of sustainable building materials and methods and incorporate new technologies to create eco-friendly structures. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies focused on renewable energy sources can integrate solar power and other renewable energy sources into building systems and design more efficient energy systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md)