# Sustainable Ski Resorts The North Slope Ski Hotel is Solar and Wind Powered By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-slope-ski-hotel References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/27416/) & [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-architecture-north-slope-ski-hotel-delivers-sustainable-luxury-in-style/) Architect Michael Jantzen is known for his eco-friendly designs and his latest is not only sustainable, but also very aesthetically pleasing. The North Slope Ski Hotel is powered by both solar and wind energy that is generated by its vertical axis on top of the building. While the North Slope Ski Hotel is eco-friendly, it is still full of luxury. The 95-room hotel is shaped as an actual ski slope, with smooth curves and an all white exterior. Check out the North Slope Ski Hotel in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Ski Resorts:** The trend of integrating renewable energy technologies in ski resorts presents an opportunity for eco-friendly and luxurious accommodations. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The trend of utilizing renewable energy sources and sustainable materials in architecture can lead to energy-efficient and aesthetically-pleasing designs. - **Vertical Axis Wind Turbines:** The trend of integrating vertical axis wind turbines in building designs presents an opportunity for generating renewable energy from buildings themselves. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt sustainable designs and integrate renewable energy technologies to create eco-friendly yet luxurious accommodations. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can utilize sustainable materials and integrate renewable energy technologies to create energy-efficient and aesthetically-pleasing designs. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the vertical axis wind turbines trend and collaborate with architects and builders to integrate them in building designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md) - [Contemporary Ski Home Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-ski-chalet.md) - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md) - [Sky-Based Hotel Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclearpowered-sky-hotel.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md)