# Egg-Shaped Skyscrapers The Envision Green Hotel Operates Like a Wind Tower By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envision-green-hotel References: [decoratingdesigninterior](http://decoratingdesigninterior.com/the-green-envision-hotel-luxury-architectural-by-richard-moreta.html/the-envision-green-hotel-by-richard-moreta) & [avdnowhere.blogspot](http://avdnowhere.blogspot.com/2010/12/envision-green-hotel-giant-eco-egg.html) The Envision Green Hotel combines wind technology and resort architecture for a one-of-a-kind [eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel). Shaped like a giant egg, it is currently just a concept at the moment. Submitted for Hospitality Design's Radical Innovation competition, you never know if it'll become more though. Designed by Richard Moreta Architecture, the Envision Green Hotel features interiors by Miami-based MRA Design. Powered by a photovoltaic exterior sheathing, the interior is rife with [fresh gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest). On the whole, this building is like a [living organism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 53% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wind Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement more efficient and sustainable wind energy solutions in architecture and construction. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and sustainable building designs that reduce environmental impact and promote a green lifestyle. - **Photovoltaic Exterior Sheathing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and optimize the use of photovoltaic materials as building exteriors to generate clean energy and improve sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate renewable energy sources and eco-friendly practices into architectural designs for a more sustainable built environment. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and nature-inspired concepts into the hotel industry to attract environmentally-conscious guests and enhance guest experiences. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cutting-edge technologies and materials into construction practices to create energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md)