# Eco-Friendly Outdoor Meeting Pods The 'Minka Solar Pod' Has a Solar-Powered Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minka-solar-pod References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/07/22/these-eco-friendly-meeting-pods-use-solar-energy-to-power-up-charging-ports-so-you-bring-wfh-outdoors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [duffylondon](https://duffylondon.com/) The 'Minka Solar Pod' has been designed by Duffy London as a professional outdoor working space for those who require a spot to get work or meetings done where it might traditionally not be possible. The pods are designed as [outdoor working spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin) that will provide space for one or up to four people to let them sit and work on projects outside of a conventional office. The units are equipped with [solar panels on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) to capture the sun's energy throughout the day to offer users access to electricity as they work. Explaining the new 'Minka Solar Pod' further, Duffy London said, "We wanted to design a piece of [communal furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-pods) that can meet the needs of the modern working and municipal environment. Indoor or outdoor, our Minka PODs serve as highly adaptable, non-defined spaces that act like mini-hives for human interactions.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Workspaces:** The trend of creating eco-friendly outdoor workspaces is growing as people seek healthier and more sustainable options for office settings. - **Solar-powered Design:** The use of solar power as a source of energy is becoming more popular as businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Communal Furniture:** Collaborative office furniture that can adapt to different environments and promote more human interaction is becoming a popular trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies and Equipment:** Companies in the office supplies and equipment industry have an opportunity to innovate with eco-friendly and solar-powered workspace solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has an opportunity to expand into the office furniture market with the rising demand for solar-powered workspaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can also benefit from the trend of creating eco-friendly outdoor workspaces by offering innovative solutions that promote sustainable work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Modular Office Meeting Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toko-meeting-pod.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Flexible Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-office-pod.md) - [Sustainable Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatpod-700.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Customizable Personal Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-pod.md) - [Redefined Modern Acoustic Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-m.md)