# Mirrored Multistory Structures The 'Taichung Tower' is a Monumental Manifestation of the Sky By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-tower References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/90658/taichung-tower-nicolas-laisne-architecte/) & [laisnearchi](http://laisnearchi.com/) The 'Taichung Tower' by Nicolas Laisne has been awarded honorable mention in the international Taiwan Tower Conceptual Design Competition and it is indeed much deserved. The proposed [lofty structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja) is both high and hi-tech, featuring [mirrored panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) that clad the building. These panels are able to [produce energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) and naturally cool the interior using direct winds, making the entire building an eco-friendly architectural piece. The 'Taichung Tower' is a beautiful, sky-high steeple that is guaranteed to gleam in all of its green glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** There is an opportunity for businesses to invest in eco-friendly architecture materials and design for sustainable, environmentally-friendly building structures. - **Hi-tech Cladding:** Businesses can explore the opportunity of using advanced cladding materials that produce energy and offer natural cooling for building structures. - **Sky-high Monuments:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create monumental sky-high structures utilizing advanced technology and sustainable materials for eco-savvy customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can make use of technological advancements to create eco-friendly buildings and offer sustainable design services. - **Energy Industry:** There is an opportunity for the energy industry to invest in producing advanced cladding materials that harness solar energy and offer natural cooling systems for buildings. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can consider incorporating monumental, eco-friendly structures like the Taichung Tower as part of tourist attractions, offering a new level of sustainable travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Park Library Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md)