# Concrete Pipe Hotels The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubohotel References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/tubohotel-a-budget-hotel-made-using-concrete-pipes/) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/147712/tubohotel-t3arc/) If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in a sewer for a night, I suggest you consider booking a room at the TuboHotel. This [unique hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-volga) features rooms created using [concrete pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house). Designed by T3arc Architects, the TuboHotel is located at Tepoztlan in Morelos, Mexico. Since the TuboHotel was built using already-constructed pipes, it is not only eco-friendly but also extremely affordable. The TuboHotel is made up of 20 rooms, which have been arranged in [modular pyramid forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut). Although the accommodations are fairly simple, the TuboHotel offers a great gimmick for tourists. The TuboHotel also complements its surroundings nicely. **Implications** - The credit crunch has affected how consumers plan family vacations. Hotels have increasingly adopted unusual themes and aesthetics to lure budget-affected consumers into opening their wallets and planning a visit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Hotel Themes:** Exploring unusual themes and aesthetics in hotels can attract budget-affected consumers and encourage them to spend money on accommodations. - **Eco-friendly Accommodations:** Utilizing sustainable materials and construction methods, such as repurposed concrete pipes, can provide affordable and environmentally-friendly hotel rooms. - **Modular Design Concepts:** Arranging rooms in modular pyramid forms allows for flexible and adaptable hotel layouts, catering to different needs and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore unconventional themes and sustainable materials to attract budget-conscious travelers and differentiate their offerings. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on repurposing materials and innovative design concepts to create eco-friendly and affordable accommodation options. - **Tourism:** Tourism organizations can promote unique hotel experiences and sustainable practices to attract environmentally-conscious travelers looking for budget-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Thin-Structured Indonesian Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pituroom.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md) - [Vegetal Concrete Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuma.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md) - [Brutalist Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-mexican-hotel.md)