# Hovering Ecotopias The Shimizu Corporation Green Float Cities are Completely Self-Sufficient By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shimizu-corporation-green-float References: [thedesigninspiration](http://thedesigninspiration.com/articles/futuristic-green-float-cities-from-shimizu/) & [shimz.co.jp](http://www.shimz.co.jp/english/theme/dream/greenfloat.html) The Shimizu Corporation Green Float cities are a series of [floating eco cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) that are completely self-sufficient. The Japanese company unveiled their designs for these futuristic looking floating cities, which feature islands completely covered in vegetation. The city supposedly can generate all of its own power, [grow its own food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere), manage its own waste and provide inhabitants with clean water. On the series of islands there will be “eco skyscraper cities” where the inhabitants will live and work. The Shimizu Corporation Green Float cities are pretty futuristic, but at least their designs focus on sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Floating Eco Cities:** The trend of creating self-sufficient floating cities could disrupt urban planning and real estate development industries by offering sustainable alternatives to conventional lifestyles. - **Self-sufficient Infrastructure:** The trend of designing completely self-sufficient cities could disrupt traditional infrastructure industries by offering a new approach to managing resources and building sustainable communities. - **Vegetation-covered Buildings:** The trend of incorporating vegetation into building designs could disrupt architecture and construction industries, offering new opportunities to introduce organic elements into urban landscapes while promoting sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** The concept of floating eco cities could disrupt urban planning practices by offering a sustainable and adaptable solution to crowding and infrastructure challenges. - **Real Estate Development:** The creation of floating eco cities could disrupt real estate development by introducing a new wave of sustainable living spaces that appeal to conscientious consumers looking for eco-friendly alternatives. - **Infrastructure Management:** The concept of self-sufficient infrastructure could disrupt traditional infrastructure management practices, offering a sustainable approach to resource management and reducing the carbon footprint of urban centers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Sustainable Eco Towns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telangana.md) - [Self-Sufficient Housing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple.md)