# Classy Glassy Buildings The Cyan Building is Friendly on the Eyes and the Environment By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cyan-building References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/Cyan-PDX-Building-by-THA-Architecture-Inc-and-GBD-Architects) & [thaarchitecture](http://www.thaarchitecture.com/) The Cyan building is a modern-day urban eco success story. With 16 stories and 380,000 square feet of sustainable space, the [apartment building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canopy) designed by THA Architecture Inc. and GBH Architects is also LEED Gold certified. In addition to providing affordable and convenient urban housing, the Cyan building also runs exclusively on [renewable energy sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical). This low-impact footprint is further improved by the fact that the building’s roof also collects [rainwater into a 40,000-gallon cistern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring) and makes use of motion-sensor lighting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Architecture:** Designing buildings with a low environmental impact and utilizing renewable energy sources. - **LEED Certification:** Obtaining LEED certification to prove sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices in building construction. - **Smart Building Technology:** Implementing motion-sensor lighting and other automated systems for energy efficiency and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity to incorporate sustainable design and renewable energy sources in building projects. - **Real Estate:** Promoting LEED-certified buildings as an attractive option for eco-conscious buyers and renters. - **Technology and Energy:** Developing and implementing smart building technology to optimize energy usage and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Climate-Responsive Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cielo.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Contemporary Rental Housing Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canopy.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md)