# ECOnic Skyscrapers Rodderham City Tower by Monolab is a Green Status Statement By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodderham-city-tower References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6718/monolab-rotterdam-city-tower.html) & [monolab.nl](http://www.monolab.nl/en/?p=home) As both a status statement and an [eco-statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil), Monolab Design Firm in Amsterdam has created the Rodderham City Tower for the Maas Harbour in the city. The tower will stand at 450 meters tall and connect to the land by walkways which also lead to a parking lot. The building saves a considerable amount of space by featuring all elevators and stairways on the outside of the building (enclosed, of course). The main feature of the tower is the [photovoll glass that will capture sunlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) and use it to power the entire structure. A remarkable sight with remarkable ability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Vertical Greening:** Opportunity to develop innovative methods and technologies for incorporating green spaces into vertical structures. - **Solar-powered Buildings:** Potential to create disruptive innovations by harnessing solar energy to power entire structures. - **Integrated Design:** The need for interdisciplinary collaboration to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing architectural designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to explore innovative eco-friendly designs and construction methods. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation potential in the development of solar energy systems for buildings and infrastructure. - **Urban Planning:** Emerging opportunities for urban planners to incorporate sustainable and visually appealing designs into city landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md)