# The Wind Tunnel Footbridge By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wind-tunnel-footbridge References: [walrus](http://www.walrus.com/~ddprod/michaeljantzen/wtf.html) This innovative [Wind Tunnel Footbridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation) designed by Michael Jantzen is not just an ordinary bridge. It is a piece of high quality modern art with a capability to produce natural energy. **Implications** - The Wind Tunnel Footbridge is as tough as nails because it is made out [steel and aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion). This bad boy loves wind because when it blows, the "[five wind turbine wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1) turn at different speeds around that people who are walking through to reach the other side." This sort of innovative bridge could easy turn a dull park into a must-see tourist attraction. Additionally, the Wind Tunnel Footbridge will produce electrical energy similar to the way a windmill produces energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 12% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wind-powered Bridges:** Opportunity for architects and engineers to design more wind-powered bridges with renewable energy capabilities. - **Functional Art:** Incorporating visual appeal and unique design features into everyday functional structures presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Tourism Experiences:** Structures like the Wind Tunnel Footbridge can offer unique tourism experiences and generate revenue for cities and municipalities. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Designers and architects can incorporate renewable energy features into their bridge and structural designs. - **Tourism:** Cities and municipalities can benefit financially by creating unique visitor experiences such as wind-powered bridges. - **Renewable Energy:** The Wind Tunnel Footbridge demonstrates the potential to incorporate renewable energy into infrastructure projects beyond traditional windmill structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md)