# Self-Sustaining Cubitecture Matrix Gateway Complex is an Astounding Innovative Green Structure By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-08-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-gateway-complex References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/mixed-use/matrix-gateway-complex-adrian-smith-gordon-gill/) & [smithgill](http://smithgill.com/) This gigantic 180-meter cube, set to be located in Dubai, is called the Matrix Gateway Complex and is an eco-friendly and technologically innovative building design by Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture. Acting as a gateway, the Matrix Gateway Complex will rest on a cove, harbor or lake and have a 54-square-meter hole in the structure itself, which will house a bridge on which drivers will pass and emerge on the other side. In addition, the building is designed to be its own "[self-sustaining city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaura)" -- a [42-storey structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc) that features a "high-tech skin," which generates [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil) and converts humidity into drinking water. The exterior is partly see-through and features screens comprising photovoltaic cells. With a total floor area of a whopping 3 million square feet, the Matrix Gateway Complex will also include a hotel and fitness center, conference rooms, retail and office spaces and cultural and religious facilities, according to the designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The innovative design of the Matrix Gateway Complex showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in eco-friendly architecture by incorporating solar power generation and water conversion systems. - **Sustainable City Design:** The self-sustaining features of the Matrix Gateway Complex highlight disruptive innovation opportunities in designing sustainable cities that provide their own energy and water needs. - **Technological Integration in Buildings:** The high-tech skin and photovoltaic screens of the Matrix Gateway Complex demonstrate disruptive innovation opportunities in integrating technology with building design for energy efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative approaches to create eco-friendly buildings like the Matrix Gateway Complex. - **Renewable Energy:** The solar power generation system in the Matrix Gateway Complex presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry. - **Sustainable Development:** The self-sustaining and sustainable features of the Matrix Gateway Complex offer disruptive innovation opportunities for developers and professionals in the sustainable development industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)