# Anorexic Twin Towers The Taiwan Towers Showcase the Past, Present, and Future of Taiwan By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-towers References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/the-taiwan-tower-to-exhibit-taiwan-s-past-present-and-future/) & [ma-steven.blogspot](http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/) The island nation of Taiwan has become a hotbed for innovative architecture, with the Taiwan Towers as no exception. These twin towers were designed by Steven Ma, San Liu, Xinyu Wan and Emre Icdem to be super-slim [eco-friendly skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1), showing off Taiwan's past, present, and future. The Taiwan Towers are top and bottom heavy with an [open-air garden on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration). These ultra-luxurious structures also boast a greenhouse, outdoor theater and event plaza. A [residential area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-echo-villa) will also be incorporated into the design, as well as an aviary for endangered birds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innovative Architecture:** The Taiwan Towers showcase innovative eco-friendly design in the field of architecture. - **Eco-friendly Skyscrapers:** The Taiwan Towers demonstrate a growing trend of sustainable and environmentally-friendly buildings in the construction industry. - **Multi-purpose Structures:** The Taiwan Towers exemplify the trend of creating versatile buildings that serve as both residential and recreational spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to explore new design techniques and materials to create eco-friendly and multi-functional buildings. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace sustainability by adopting eco-friendly practices in the construction of skyscrapers and other structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for multi-purpose structures that combine residential and recreational spaces in one design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Taiwanese Steel Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-roof-house.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) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md)