# Rainforest Protection Skyscrapers The Rainforest Guardian is Proposed to Protect the Amazon By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainforest-protection References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rainforest-guardian-skyscraper-amazon-03-26-2014/) & [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/) Rainforest protection is extremely important these days, as 3% of the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station) has been damaged due to fire over the past decade. A group of Chinese architects have come together and proposed the [Rainforest Guardian Skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest) to help provide aid to the area when in need. The skyscraper would also be used as a research tower, and protect the rainforest from drought as well. Inside the tower is reserves that the building collects in the rainy season and stores for later use. When a fire or drought hits, the water could then be transported to various areas in pod-like structures. The proposed design could also glean data from the area for scientists to use and study the wildlife and vegetation. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rainforest-guardian-skyscraper-amazon-03-26-2014/), [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rainforest Protection:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and strategies to protect rainforests from fire and drought, such as the Rainforest Guardian Skyscraper proposed by Chinese architects. - **Research Towers:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create multi-purpose skyscrapers that not only serve as research facilities, but also contribute to environmental conservation efforts. - **Data-driven Environmental Research:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage innovative design concepts to collect and analyze data for scientific research on wildlife and vegetation in vulnerable areas like the Amazon. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with experts in architecture and engineering to develop sustainable structures that protect and preserve natural environments. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new approaches in environmental conservation to combat the damaging effects of fire and drought, focusing on rainforest ecosystems. - **Scientific Research:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technologies and design concepts into research facilities to enhance data collection and analysis for environmental studies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Forest-Fostering Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualarm-robot.md) - [Rainforest Lodged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-lodging-in-the-pige.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Floating Amazon Plaza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aquapraa.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md)