# Environmental Public Art Prize-Winning 'Nuage Vert' Design Projects Green Cloud Into Helsinki Sky By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuage-vert-green-cloud References: [pixelache.ac](http://www.pixelache.ac/nuage-blog/) Nothing spells pollution like a green cloud; that's why French duo HeHe, also known as Helen Evens and Heiki Hansen, created an incredible [environmental public art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) called 'Nuage Vert.' 'Nuage Vert,' which translates to 'green cloud,' is a [laser-projected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) green cloud over the Salmisaari power plant that morphs to reflect the size and shape of its emissions. 'Nuage Vert' received the 2008 Golden Nica in the Hybrid Art category and also won the 01SJ Green Prix for Environmental Art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Environmental Public Art:** Creating visually captivating installations that raise awareness about pollution and environmental issues. - **Laser Projection Technology:** Using laser projection technology to create interactive and dynamic art installations. - **Sustainable Energy Solutions:** Developing innovative and visually engaging projects that promote sustainable energy sources and practices. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** Exploring new ways to combine technology and art to create impactful installations that provoke thought and conversation. - **Environmental Technology:** Applying technological advancements to address and mitigate environmental challenges. - **Sustainable Energy:** Integrating artistic elements into sustainable energy projects to enhance public awareness and acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Climate Awareness Artful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-pavilion.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md)