# Futuristic Eco-Friendly Towers Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Designs the Tallest Building in China By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallest-building-in-china References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/1/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-chinas-tallest-skyscraper-shenzhen-hk-international-center) & [smithgill](http://smithgill.com/) The tallest building in China will soon no longer be the Shanghai Tower (632 m). Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture won the opportunity to design the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center. Located in Shenzen, the structure will reach 700 meters in height upon completion. It will serve as a [performance venue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre) and, of course, will feature "the world's highest observation deck." Taking cues from the project's intended functionality, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture conceives the soon-to-be tallest building in China with "a muscular expression." In addition to aesthetics, the firm focused on producing a tower that would guarantee a [sustainable use of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1). With this in mind, the facade of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center boasts a high-performing glass facade for heat reduction, plenty of opportunities for natural light, natural ventilation, rainwater collection, among other features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-performing Glass Facade:** The trend of incorporating high-performing glass facades in building designs can disrupt the architecture industry by offering sustainable solutions for heat reduction and energy efficiency. - **Natural Ventilation:** The trend of utilizing natural ventilation systems in building designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the HVAC industry, providing energy-saving alternatives to traditional air conditioning systems. - **Rainwater Collection:** The trend of implementing rainwater collection systems in building designs creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the water management industry, allowing for sustainable water usage and conservation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has the potential to be disrupted by advancements in sustainable building materials and design concepts, such as high-performing glass facades and natural ventilation systems. - **HVAC:** The HVAC industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring and implementing natural ventilation systems as energy-efficient alternatives to traditional air conditioning methods. - **Water Management:** The water management industry can leverage disruptive innovation by incorporating rainwater collection systems into building designs to promote sustainable water usage and conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.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) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md) - [Spine-Based Central Design Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-center.md)