# Versatile Transportation Hubs The Hangzou East Railway Station Provides Many Transport Services By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-11-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzou-east-railway References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/776686/hangzhou-east-railway-station-csadi) The Hangzou East Railway Station is a multipurpose transportation hub in the busy Chinese city. The large station is a heavy traffic area for commuters who are able to reach their destination with railway, underground, over-ground, bus, coach and taxi services. The modern station reflects the openness of the city through large communal waiting areas and open spaces. The roof of the station spans 280 meters from north to south, using a massive truss system. The [curved white roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre) promotes ideas of futurism with modern and technological design details. The Hangzou East Railway Station's roof also serves as a power source by collecting [solar photovoltaic energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) which is used to power the entire building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Multipurpose Transportation Hubs:** Opportunity to create versatile transportation hubs that provide multiple transport services in a single location. - **Futuristic Design in Transportation Stations:** Incorporating modern and technological design details to create aesthetically appealing and functional transportation stations. - **Renewable Energy Integration in Infrastructure:** Integrating solar photovoltaic energy collection systems in buildings and infrastructure to provide sustainable power sources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Transportation industry can leverage multipurpose transportation hubs to optimize transportation services for commuters. - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can explore innovative designs to create futuristic and visually appealing transportation stations. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry can find opportunities to integrate solar photovoltaic energy collection systems in infrastructure projects for sustainable power generation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rebuilt Historic Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-in-the-forest.md) - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Mass-Timber Transport Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marengo-multimodal-transport-hub.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Beach-Inspired Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line.md)