There have been many different building concepts centered on green design, and one of them is Parcel D, an eco-friendly housing complex located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, designed by Oppenheim Architecture + Design.
Parcel D is a building that will provide private residences -- 165 units -- for urban families. Featuring a stacked-looking exterior, Parcel D comprises home units that feature balconies with lush greenery that allows for "evapotranspiration." This helps to reduce pollution in the air as well as a natural way to cool the residences. Further, the building will collect rain water to use for watering its surrounding gardens and foliage so water consumption is controlled.
Along with residences, the environmentally friendly Parcel D complex will include a gym as well as retail stores and a restaurant on the ground level.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Green Design
- The trend of incorporating eco-friendly design concepts into buildings, such as Parcel D, presents opportunities for innovation in sustainable construction materials and energy-efficient systems.
- Urban Family Housing
- The trend of developing housing complexes specifically designed for urban families, like Parcel D, offers opportunities for innovative space-saving solutions and community-oriented amenities.
- Rainwater Collection
- The trend of collecting and utilizing rainwater, as seen in Parcel D, presents opportunities for innovative water conservation systems and technologies for sustainable irrigation and landscaping.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in eco-friendly design and sustainable building materials to meet the growing demand for green buildings like Parcel D.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of urban family housing by developing innovative housing solutions that cater to the unique needs and preferences of urban families, inspired by projects like Parcel D.
- Retail and Hospitality
- The retail and hospitality industries can pursue disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable and eco-friendly practices, inspired by mixed-use developments like Parcel D that incorporate retail stores and restaurants while prioritizing green design.
