# Algae-Covered Architecture The 'Tower of Droplets' was Built to Produce Biofuel By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-of-droplets References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/tower-of-droplets-creates-algae-for-biofuel-and-biomass/) & [crabstudio](http://www.crabstudio.co.uk/) The [Taiwan Tower Competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation) truly is the gift that keeps on giving, with the submission of the 'Tower of Droplets' by London-based [CRAB Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr4rt) being the perfect example. Architects Sir Peter Cook and Gavin Robotham have designed this tower to create algae that can be used for both biofuel and biomass. The biomass can be used to feed plants and fish while the biofuel can be used to power green automobiles. I had no idea how much potential [algae in architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan) had until I saw the 'Tower of Droplets.' Despite taking second place, this slimy eco-tower concept will have a bright future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Algae-based Biofuel:** The 'Tower of Droplets' demonstrates the potential of algae as a renewable source of biofuel. - **Algae-based Biomass:** The 'Tower of Droplets' highlights the ability to use algae as a sustainable feed source for plants and fish. - **Integration of Algae in Architecture:** The 'Tower of Droplets' showcases the emerging trend of incorporating algae into architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The 'Tower of Droplets' presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to explore algae-based biofuel production. - **Agriculture:** The 'Tower of Droplets' suggests potential applications of algae-based biomass in the agriculture industry for plant and fish feeding. - **Architecture and Design:** The 'Tower of Droplets' signifies a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture industry to integrate algae in sustainable building designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Algae-Based Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandeliers-sconces.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Eco Living Vertical Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical.md) - [Algae Lit Retail Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md)