# Desert-Inspired Design Structures This Milan UAE Pavilion Gives You the Feel of the Desert By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-uae-pavilion References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/uae-pavilion-for-2015-milan-expo-by-foster-partners-01-14-2014/) & [en.expo2015.org](http://en.expo2015.org/) The 2015 Milan UAE Pavilion looks to continue the time-honored tradition of visually pleasing design and atmosphere. This year, the Pavilion will deliver the feel of a [traditional desert town](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum). The pathways and internal streets will be modeled after founds that can be found in various desert regions, and the streets will be self shaded. The self-shading will be achieved by the wavy wall structures that mirror the texture of sand dunes. The pavilion is also Earth-friendly, and is said to sport one of the [smallest carbon footprints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion) of any of the expo's pavilions. The cool thing about this is also that the entire project can and will be deconstructed and re-constructed at a different location. In this case, it will be getting moved to the UAE. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/uae-pavilion-for-2015-milan-expo-by-foster-partners-01-14-2014/), [en.expo2015.org](http://en.expo2015.org/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Desert-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate desert-inspired elements into architecture and urban planning for a unique and visually striking aesthetic. - **Self-shading Structures:** Potential for development of self-shading building materials and designs that reduce energy consumption and create more sustainable urban environments. - **Flexible and Portable Architecture:** Emerging market for modular and relocatable structures that can be deconstructed and re-used, providing flexibility and cost-efficiency in construction projects. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore new concepts and techniques inspired by desert landscapes and sustainable practices. - **Construction and Engineering:** Demand for construction materials and methods that prioritize eco-friendly design, energy efficiency, and flexibility in construction projects. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Need for urban planners and developers to consider sustainable and adaptable design principles to create more environmentally friendly and efficient cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Tranquility-Centric Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enfold.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Art Expo Village-Esque Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-arabia-pavilion.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Immersive Breeze Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-houses.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-forest.md)