# Modular Globe Plants Tomas Saraceno Grows a Series of Plants in His Habitable Floating Platforms By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomas-saraceno References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/03/tomas-saraceno/) & [tanyabonakdargallery](http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artist.php?art_name=Tomas) Argentinian artist Tomas Saraceno is one for creating experimental artworks that explore a variety of themes and issues. His architectural background has him toying in both design and architecture. Tomas Saraceno takes upon the task of addressing the question of overpopulation, migration, visionary city planning solutions and environmental issues in his work. His latest works of art are a series of complex [floating habitable geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holocene-house). These [floating gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) are his standpoint to tackle environmental issues and create cleaner living in tight city cores. Tomas Saraceno, who is now an architect at Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, is hoping his designs can be contributed for [eco-development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere). His architectural eco-art has been displayed in exhibits all around the world. Hopefully, his conscious creations will be seen in real-wold use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Floating Habitats:** Creating habitable floating platforms as a solution for overpopulation and environmental issues. - **Ecological Art:** Using art installations to raise awareness about environmental problems and inspire eco-development. - **Visionary City Planning:** Exploring innovative city planning solutions to create cleaner and more sustainable living environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Integrating floating habitats into architectural designs for sustainable urban development. - **Art:** Using ecological art installations to communicate environmental messages and inspire change. - **Urban Planning:** Incorporating visionary city planning ideas to address the challenges of overpopulation and environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Modular Automated Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totam-planter.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md)