# Stunning Waterfall Structures The Solar City Tower by RAFAA Architecture & Design By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-city-tower References: [rafaa.ch](http://www.rafaa.ch/rafaa/rafaa.html) The Solar City Tower is probably the most stunning piece of architecture I have seen in awhile. I mean, all you need to do is look at the gallery above to whole-heartedly agree with me. Taking form of a picturesque [waterfall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-cafe-bar), I can't believe it was manmade (actually, of course I can). Designed by RAFAA Architecture & Design for the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Solar City Tower will be a [symbolic structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football) that strives to make the 2016 Olympics as sustainable as possible. Featuring a large solar system, it definitely provides a good starting point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more eco-friendly buildings and structures. - **Renewable Energy Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing solar power technology for greater sustainability. - **Artistic Structural Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating creativity and aesthetics into architectural projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing sustainable materials and methods into traditional architectural practices. - **Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investment and research in renewable energy solutions for a greener future. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating artistic elements and innovative designs into functional structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)