# Floating Eco-Communities If Gilligan Was a Kazillionaire, He'd Live On the ‘Mermaid By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-community-if-gilligan-was-a-kazillionaire References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/5439/jds-architects-mermaid.html) & [jdsarchitects](http://www.jdsarchitects.com/) Will future kazillionaires have the guts to give up the [mega-yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) and instead go for a [movable island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood)? The “Mermaid” by Julien de Smedt Architects is a proposed private development that amounts to a total community. For the richies, the [luxury accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sindalah) and accouterments would be unmatched. Having an island would allow the kazillionaire to provide housing for staff that would be completely insulated. The 'Mermaid' even features a dolphinarium, where dolphins can gather in the cave-like structure. **Implications** - The “Mermaid” by Julien de Smedt Architects is one of the most high-end luxury communities that I have ever seen. The design of the island is intricately planned out. Now all you need to do is win the lottery and you can call this home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 29% | 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 - **Movable Islands:** Private developments consisting of movable islands for the ultra-wealthy. - **Luxury Accommodations:** Increasing trend in high-end luxury accommodations for the wealthy. - **Eco-friendly Communities:** Growing demand for eco-friendly communities with sustainable designs. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Innovative opportunities in high-end real estate for creating movable islands. - **Hospitality:** Trend towards creating unique luxury accommodations for high-end hospitality. - **Architecture:** Growing demand for innovative and sustainable design in the field of architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terayacht.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Residential Transformative Yacht Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedmer.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md)