# Sustainable Prism Apartments LAR's 'Pyramid Project' is Inspired by Mayan Architecture By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-project References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/lar-designs-sustainable-residentialoffice-complex-for-mexico/) & [lar-fr](http://www.lar-fr.com/) The 'Pyramid Project' is a unique concept for a [sustainable housing complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional) to be built by LAR in the Mexican city of Merida. The city of Merida is on the Yucatan Peninsula, home of the ancient Mayan civilization. The 'Pyramid Project' would be constructed just like an [ancient Mayan pyramid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-pyramid), complete with modern, eco-friendly amenities. Each floor would have vegetation of some sort on it to help keep cooling costs low, while [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol) and rainwater retrievers will keep overall power usage to a minimum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Housing:** The Pyramid Project shows an opportunity to innovate sustainable housing solutions utilizing eco-friendly amenities and natural resources. - **Vertical Greenery:** The vegetation on every floor demonstrates a trend in the use of vertical greenery to reduce environmental impact and improve air quality. - **Modernizing Traditional Architecture:** The Pyramid Project’s unique design shows how traditional architecture can be modernized through sustainable innovations. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to develop sustainable housing projects that improve the quality of life for occupants while reducing environmental impact. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can innovate to meet the need for sustainable solutions by developing systems suitable for eco-friendly housing projects. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable housing by incorporating eco-friendly amenities and natural resources into new construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Coastal Hybrid Residential Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiripa.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Altered Pyramid Concrete Monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-of-tirana.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Traditional Sandstone Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-in-lime.md) - [Green Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects.md) - [Artful Pyramid Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-pyramid.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md)