# Sustainable City-Saving Shelters The Cha Eunjin 'Neo Noah's Arkshelter' Could Solve Fears of 2012 By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eunjin-neo-noahs-arkshelter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/21/new-age-noahs-ar/) & [designwarrior.net](http://www.designwarrior.net/neo-noahs-arkshelter-by-cha-eunjin/) With the end of the world looming in the latter of this year (supposedly), those wishing to preserve the human species will definitely be interested in the Cha Eunjin 'Neo Noah's Arkshelter' concept. This architectural design, if implemented, will make Cha Eunjin a hero among heroes for his building is what a [modern day version of Noah's Ark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion) would look like. It is an entirely [sustainable structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) that can keep a full city alive and well while the outer world is in ruins. Aside from alleged 2012 disasters, structures such as these will always be in demand for the threats of [natural disasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house) can be unpredictable and damaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Shelter:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable shelter designs that can keep a full city alive and well during disasters. - **Disaster Resilience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies and systems to prepare and protect cities from natural disasters. - **Apocalyptic Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design architectural concepts inspired by the need for survival in extreme scenarios. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional architectural practices by integrating sustainability and disaster resilience into building designs. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop urban planning strategies that prioritize disaster resilience and sustainable city infrastructures. - **Emergency Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate emergency management systems and technologies to effectively respond to and recover from disasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Alien Planet Colonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colony-concept.md) - [Typhoon-Resilient Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-archipelagic-void.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md)