# Giant Eco Skyscrapers Dubai's Blooming Tower Collects Water to Generate Energy By manzil | Published 2010-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blooming-tower References: [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/mekene/#704457/Blooming-In-The-Wind) The [Blooming Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-shed) by Mekene Architecture is a modern eco-concept structure in Dubai. The 170-meter tall tower is made of lightweight aluminum and covered with white sail cloth, protecting the building from the heat of the sun. This cloth also functions as petals for the tower, collecting dew drops at its bottom, using the water to generate energy. The Blooming Tower also contains a recreational area, picnic areas, a library, a conference area, and cafes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-concept Structures:** Opportunity for creating innovative sustainable buildings that integrate eco-friendly features. - **Water-based Energy Generation:** Potential for harnessing water as a renewable energy source through innovative technologies. - **Multi-functional Skyscrapers:** Emerging trend of designing tall buildings that offer a range of amenities and facilities in a single structure. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and builders to explore eco-concept designs and incorporate sustainable features. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for developing and commercializing water-based energy generation technologies. - **Hospitality and Real Estate:** Growing demand for multi-functional skyscrapers presents innovative opportunities for the hospitality and real estate industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Sky-Garden Leisure Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md)