# Eco-Island Villages The Diller Scofidio + Renfro is a Simulated Islet Providing Tropical Homes By M | Published 2016-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-home References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/diller-scofidio-renfro-eco-island-competition-south-china-sea-foster-partners-morphosis-08-31-2016/) & [dsrny](http://www.dsrny.com/) [Diller Scofidio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-cafe) + Renfro is the design team behind the innovative eco-island located in the south China sea that offers topical homes for consumers to live in in the middle of the water. The isle is located two kilometres out past the beaches in an atypical circular land mass built to provide luxe amenities, harbors and cruising ports. The aesthetic of the island was decided upon through the HNA Infrastructure competition, that chose the best team to put the communal artificial island together. The Diller Scofidio + Renfro team won thanks to their simplistic and streamlined aesthetic that takes inspiration from volcanos from t he area. The shape of the island resembles a crescent with docks along half of the isle and housing, agricultural space and recreational amenities on the other. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/diller-scofidio-renfro-eco-island-competition-south-china-sea-foster-partners-morphosis-08-31-2016/), [dsrny](http://www.dsrny.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-island Living:** Opportunity for creating sustainable, self-sufficient communities on man-made islands in the middle of the ocean. - **Circular Island Design:** Potential for circular-shaped islands to maximize space utilization and create unique aesthetics for residential and recreational purposes. - **Artificial Island Development:** Growing demand for designing and constructing artificial islands that offer luxury amenities and natural surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative designs and construction techniques for eco-island villages, focusing on sustainability and functionality. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for luxurious eco-island living, creating exclusive properties and resort-style communities. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage the appeal of eco-island villages to attract travelers looking for unique and sustainable vacation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Stone-Textured Island Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patina-maldives.md) - [Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanya-wellness-retreat.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Eco-Farm Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland.md) - [Luxury Island Resort Regions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sindalah.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md)