# Leaning Triangular Towers The Porocity Concept Receives Honorable Mention in the Evolo Competition By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porocity-concept References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/competition/porocity-rehabilitation-for-mumbai-india/) Move aside Leaning Tower of Pisa (or simply give in to your lean), because you're getting some steep competition from the PoroCity concept design. Of course, since it only received an honorable mention (which is still something) from this year's [eVolo 2011 Skyscraper Competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil), perhaps I'm being a little to hasty in my judgment. Nevertheless, the PoroCity concept is pretty spectacular. Designed by Khushalani Associates, it was conceived with the purpose of providing some relief to one of the densest and largest slums in the world: Dharavi in Mumbai, India. Inspired by the Sierpenski's Pyramid, the PoroCity concept deviates slightly to create an open air, connected, [vertical environment that maximizes habitation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/85-social-dwellings-in-cornell). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open Air Vertical Environments:** There is an opportunity to innovate in designing open air, connected, vertical environments that maximize habitation. - **Relief for Dense Slums:** There is an opportunity to innovate in designing structures that provide relief for dense slums, such as the PoroCity concept in Mumbai, India. - **Sustainable Skyscrapers:** There is an opportunity to innovate in designing sustainable skyscrapers that incorporate natural elements, such as the PoroCity concept's use of green spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms could explore new ways to design skyscrapers that are sustainable, provide relief for slums and maximize habitation. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning professionals could explore new ways to incorporate open air, connected, vertical environments into densely populated areas. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers could explore opportunities to create sustainable and innovative skyscrapers that meet the needs of densely populated areas like slums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Perforated Facade Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porous-adobe.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)