# Plugless Eco-Kitchens The Flow 2 Kitchen by Studio Gorm Runs Efficiently By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-2-kitchen-by-studio-gorm References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/11/flow2-kitchen-by-studio-gorm/#more-36641) & [studiogorm](http://www.studiogorm.com/) Integrating nature and technology in perfect harmony is the [Flow 2 Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-house) by [Studio Gorm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atria-outdoor-kitchen-system). Not only does the Flow 2 Kitchen provide a space for preparing food, but waste products are also used to fertilize plants and dishes drip dry over plants in terracotta containers. Studio Gorm is comprised of two members, John Arndt and Wonhee Jeong. The Flow 2 Kitchen will be part of an exhibition at the [Museum of Contemporary Craftin Oregon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen) called Call and Response until 31 October. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Kitchens:** The Flow 2 Kitchen by Studio Gorm incorporates sustainable practices in the kitchen, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate sustainable kitchen designs. - **Vertical Farming:** The use of plants in the Flow 2 Kitchen's terracotta containers creates an opportunity for companies to explore vertical farming systems for indoor agriculture. - **Waste Reduction:** The Flow 2 Kitchen's use of waste products to fertilize plants opens up opportunities for companies to develop more efficient waste reduction systems for sustainable living. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Design:** The Flow 2 Kitchen design by Studio Gorm offers the potential for kitchen design companies to implement sustainable and innovative design features in their products. - **Indoor Agriculture:** The Flow 2 Kitchen's incorporation of terracotta containers with plants for drip-drying creates an opportunity for indoor agriculture companies to explore new vertical farming systems. - **Sustainability Consulting:** The Flow 2 Kitchen brings attention to sustainable practices in the kitchen, creating a consulting opportunity for companies to advise clients on how to implement eco-friendly designs and practices in their kitchens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-kitchen1.md) - [Minimalist Gardener Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-cultivator.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md)