# Bio-Bricked Living Towers The Hy-Fi building Brings Architecture to Life, Literally By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyfi-building References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/architecture/cool_tower_the_livings_hy-fi_a_nearly-carbon-neutral_bio-brick_structure_selected_for_moma_ps1s_2014_young_architects_program_26395.asp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [thelivingnewyork](http://www.thelivingnewyork.com/) The Hy-Fi building is what happens when contemporary art meets eco-friendly design. The building was put up for the Young Architects program produced by the [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) and is a truly compelling piece of architecture. The contest looks to do a few things whenever it is put on. With this year's iteration they looked to a) provide water, shade and seating and also to address environmental issues. What the Hy-Fi building does is take an 'if you can't beat em' join em' approach to the situation and is built out of 100% organic material. Because after all what better way to battle environmental issues than to make yourself out of the environment? The bottom of the building is made out of [organic bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick) and the top is made of reflective hollow bricks. This building shows a new way to go about making [green buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bio-bricked Architecture:** The Hy-Fi building showcases the trend of using organic material to construct sustainable buildings. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The Hy-Fi building exemplifies the trend of merging art and environmental consciousness in architectural design. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of organic bricks in the Hy-Fi building reflects the trend of adopting green building practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Hy-Fi building presents disruptive innovation opportunities for architects to explore the use of organic materials in construction. - **Design:** The integration of eco-friendly design in the Hy-Fi building opens new avenues for designers to create sustainable and visually compelling structures. - **Construction:** The trend of sustainable construction seen in the Hy-Fi building creates opportunities for the construction industry to adopt environmentally friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Probiotic Sustainable Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alive.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Sustainable Growth Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md)