# Sustainable Secret-Agent Pools (UPDATE) The Hydrofloor is an Eco-Friendly Vanishing Pool Surface By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hydrofloor References: [hydrofloors.be](http://www.hydrofloors.be/en/movable-floors.php) HHydrofloor is not only a new and unique invention, it is an eco one as well. Its bottom is made of a ceramic material so it actually acts as a remarkably effective [pool cover that traps in heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-system) and cuts down on energy usage and water evaporation. Furthermore, the entire apparatus could even be hooked up to a [solar thermal panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-flooring) which would further boost the Hydrofloor's abillity to decrease your carbon footprint. In this way, not only would the [incredibly cool swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool) be able to vanish and appear at your beck and call, but would also help keep your home or business more eco-conscious. It's a win-win situation! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Pools:** The trend of eco-friendly pool technology, such as the Hydrofloor, is disrupting traditional pool designs and creating opportunities for sustainable residential and commercial properties. - **Vanishing Pools:** The trend of vanishing pool technology, exemplified by the Hydrofloor, is disrupting traditional pool designs and creating opportunities for multi-purpose spaces in residential and commercial properties. - **Solar-powered Pools:** The trend of solar-powered pool technology, which can be integrated with the Hydrofloor, is disrupting traditional pool designs and creating opportunities for sustainable and cost-efficient residential and commercial properties. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Real Estate:** The Hydrofloor and other eco-friendly and multi-purpose pool designs are disrupting traditional pool offerings and creating opportunities for developers to offer sustainable and innovative residential properties. - **Commercial Real Estate:** The Hydrofloor and other eco-friendly and multi-purpose pool designs are disrupting traditional pool offerings and creating opportunities for developers to offer sustainable and innovative pool spaces for businesses such as hotels and resorts. - **Renewable Energy:** The potential integration of solar thermal panels with pool designs like the Hydrofloor is disrupting the traditional pool and energy industries, creating opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Pool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer.md) - [Illuminated Bright Pool Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wybot-m1-ultra.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Solar-Powered Pool Monitoring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-pool-monitoring.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md)