# Psychological Penal Institutions The Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison Plays with Inmates' Minds By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroelectric-waterfall-prison References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-3-26/every-bond-villain-should-have-hydroelectric-waterfall-prison) & [margotkrasojevic.org](http://www.margotkrasojevic.org/decodeine.htm) The Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison is unlike any penal institution ever created. Of course, it doesn't actually exist...yet. An elaborate concept worthy of a sci-fi flick, this remote prison focuses on the psychological effect architecture can have on people. In this case, it has a maddening effect on inmates. Designed by Dr. Margot Krasojevic, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison is meant to be established offshore. With only a [desolate view of blue vastness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral) stretching beyond the horizon as well as the [constant sound of a churning waterfall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion), the prison could easily be converted into an insane asylum. Before that, however, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison doubles as a [power station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island). The steady lapping of waves against a series of Tyson turbines feeds the structure while also exporting power to the mainland via a massive tether. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychological Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design buildings that have specific psychological effects on its occupants. - **Offshore Penal Institutions:** Potential for the establishment of prisons or insane asylums in remote offshore locations. - **Hydropower Integration:** Incorporating hydroelectric technology into structures to generate power while also serving other functions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the field of psychological architecture to design buildings with intentional psychological effects on occupants. - **Correctional Facilities:** Offshore penal institutions offer new opportunities for the correctional facility industry to create secure and innovative prison solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** Hydropower integration in structures like the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand their reach and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prison-Transformed Luxe Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoshino-resort.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Floating Sauna Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercave.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md) - [Futuristic Escape Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cun-panda.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md)