# Sweeping Strawlike Structures Fresh Hills Integrates a Wind Farm with a Park on a Covered Landfill By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-hills References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/11/29/fresh-hills/) & [m-rad](http://www.m-rad.com/index.php?/m-rad-ideas/fresh-hills/) The M-Rad studio proposes to accomplish a variety of exciting and innovative things in its [Fresh Hills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-aluminum-coffee-pods) project. The plan involves bringing new life, purpose and appreciation to the location of an old landfill on Staten Island in New York state by introducing eco-friendly industry and by welcoming the public. The architecture of the proposal is enthralling in its organic incorporation of sustainably sourced bamboo for its sweeping nest-like structures. These long and curving masses work to guide gusts of air across the grassy site towards the [wind turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade) within. Matthew Rosenberg, Robbie Eleazer and Emmy Maruta have also given Fresh Hills the ability to filter carbon dioxide in addition to harnessing energy cleanly. To top it off, the site would function as an [expansive park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park) to overturn the typically isolated nature of wind farms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating organic and eco-friendly materials for innovative building designs and energy-efficient solutions. - **Circular Economy:** Utilizing renewable energy sources and waste management practices to build self-sustaining and environmentally conscious communities. - **Green Tourism:** Developing eco-tourism destinations that not only preserve natural resources but also educate and engage visitors on sustainability practices. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Providing innovative technologies that harness energy from sustainable sources to power communities and reduce carbon footprint. - **Sustainable Construction:** Developing building materials and techniques that minimize environmental impact and promote circular economy principles. - **Eco-tourism:** Creating tourism experiences that prioritize sustainability and conservation efforts to benefit local communities and the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine-design.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Flood-Defence Nature Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-mller.md)