# Sustainable Spanish Ecotecture A-Cero & Joaquin Torres Design Eco Power Research Facility in Murci By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-ecotecture References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-architecture-a-cero-designs-sustainable-research-center-for-spain/) & [a-cero](http://www.a-cero.com/) Madrid-based international architecture firm A-cero and architect Joaquín Torres won an architectural competition for an academic research center that studies renewable energy sources in Murcia, Spain. The winning project features a raised center landscape that blurs the limits between architecture and free space. Integrated exterior and interior spaces create a striking [geometrical structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) infused with [vegetation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects). The building will use [passive solar, photovoltaic panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol), and other clean renewable energy sources as well as energy conservation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 48% | 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 - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and efficient ways to harness renewable energy sources. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative architectural designs that integrate with nature and prioritize sustainability. - **Energy Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative technologies and practices to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable design principles to transform the architectural industry towards eco-friendly practices. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive advancements in renewable energy technologies to revolutionize the energy industry. - **Environmental Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new research methodologies and technologies to accelerate sustainable solutions in the environmental sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Cork-Clad Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ee.md) - [Rural Cork Block Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-and-wood-house.md) - [Solar-Powered Mexico Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Burnt Orange Walled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-magarola.md) - [Nature-Leveraging Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-caoba.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md)