# Star-Shaped Skyscrapers ‘Taiwan Tower' has a Built-In Wind Turbine at Its Tip By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-tower References: [ood-a](http://www.ood-a.com/) The ‘[Taiwan Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-balloon-festival)’ is the winner of a design competition held in the city of Taichung, Taiwan, which aimed to find a tower design to symbolize Taiwan’s spirit. This 350-meter skyscraper features a wind turbine located in the tower’s tip. Designed by Portugal-based [OODA Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower), in collaboration with Spanish and American studio OOIIO, the Taiwan Tower features a unique star shape. Check out the Taiwan Tower in the gallery and click below to see more [cool skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch) from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 63% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Star-shaped Skyscrapers:** The trend of building star-shaped skyscrapers provides an opportunity for architects and engineers to experiment with innovative and visually stunning designs. - **Built-in Wind Turbines:** The trend of incorporating wind turbines into skyscraper designs opens up opportunities for renewable energy integration and sustainable building practices. - **Architecture Design Competitions:** The trend of holding design competitions for iconic buildings encourages creativity and novel approaches to architectural design. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore new possibilities in design, structure, and energy efficiency with star-shaped skyscrapers and built-in wind turbines. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the integration of wind turbines in skyscrapers to increase clean energy production and reduce carbon emissions. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the demand for innovative and eco-friendly building designs, presenting opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices in high-rise development projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.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) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md)