# Honeycomb Skyscrapers The Flat Tower is a Massive Dome-Like Eco-Structure By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-tower References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/competition/flat-tower/) At first glance, the Flat Tower may look like some kind of [perforated UFO ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut). Yet, what it really is is a stunning and clever architectural concept that was designed to work with the land (not ravage and dominate it like some extraterrestrial believers may think). Designed by Yoann Mescam, Paul-Eric Schirr-Bonnans, and Xavier Schirr-Bonnans, the Flat Tower was entered in this year's [eVolo skyscraper competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc). Proposed for the city of Rennes, France, the Flat Tower envelops a large green space, but works with it by [collecting rainwater and sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) in order function as a sustainable structure. Spanning 800 meters, the Flat Tower will house recreational facilities, office spaces and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-structure Design:** The concept of designing structures that work with the land and prioritize sustainability. - **Rainwater Collection:** The practice of collecting rainwater to be used for various purposes within a building or structure. - **Skyscraper Competitions:** The growing trend of architectural competitions focused on designing innovative skyscrapers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The field of designing buildings and structures. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The industry that focuses on developing and implementing sustainable practices in various sectors. - **Urban Planning:** The industry that deals with the design and development of cities and urban spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md)