# Eco-Conscious Modular Hotel Concepts WSP's Building Design is Sleek and Can Be Built On-Site By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hotel References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/wsp-tetra-hotel-concept-concrete-pods) & [wsp](https://www.wsp.com/en-GL) The engineers at WSP, David Ajasa-Adekunle and the Innovation Imperative worked on the conceptualization and visualization of this ultra-modern modular hotel. Dubbed 'The Tetra Hotel,' this innovative building is intended to be built on-site and in remote locations. What's more, the team utilized concepts of sustainability and good design, making this [modular hotel carbon-neutral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel). The conscious building does not sacrifice aesthetics either—the design boasts 19-meter-high concrete pods that are arranged in groups of four. As it is a modular hotel, the Tetra is able to adjust and arrange based on the desires of the developers. As a result, the concrete pods can be set up in a variety of ways that can translate itself to almost any natural landscape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Hotel Designs:** There is a trend towards creating modular hotel concepts that can be built on-site and in remote locations. - **Sustainable Building Practices:** The use of sustainability concepts in design is becoming a trend in the development of carbon-neutral modular hotels. - **Flexible and Adaptable Architecture:** There is a trend towards designing modular hotels that can adjust and arrange based on the desires of the developers, allowing for various configurations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The modular hotel trend presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to create unique and eco-conscious accommodation options in remote locations. - **Construction:** The development of modular hotel concepts requires innovative construction techniques and materials to support sustainable and adaptable designs. - **Architecture and Design:** The trend towards modular hotels with flexible and adaptable architecture opens up opportunities for architects and designers to create customizable and environmentally friendly structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md) - [Refreshing Sustainable Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Modular Bathroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabricated-pods.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md)