# "Drive-In Theatre" Architecture The United Arab Emirates Tower Sustainably Slopes towards the Sea By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arab-emirates-tower References: [architecturelist](http://www.architecturelist.com/2011/04/11/marina-beach-towers-u-a-e-by-oppenheim/) & [oppenoffice](http://www.oppenoffice.com/#) Doesn't the United Arab Emirates tower concept look like a huge drive-in theatre? I can just see it now, 'Pretty Woman' playing on one side and 'The Matrix' on the other--yes, I have a diverse taste in movies. Designed by Oppenheim, the United Arab Emirates tower is not just special because it [slopes towards the sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-dubai), it's also very sustainable. Equipped with [solar and wind arrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1), it will also be able to recycle used water in the building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 31% | 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 - **Sustainable Architecture:** The concept of creating sustainable buildings using solar and wind arrays, recycled water and a unique design provides opportunities for architects and engineers to develop environmentally friendly buildings. - **Drive-in Architecture:** Incorporating the concept of drive-in theatres in building designs presents an opportunity for architects to come up with unique and engaging designs that can cater to different purposes. - **Entertainment Architecture:** Incorporating entertainment concepts in building designs such as drive-in theatres presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and engaging experiences for their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The concept of sustainable architecture presents opportunities for architects and engineers to create environmentally friendly and sustainable buildings. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating entertainment concepts such as drive-in theatres in building designs presents opportunities for businesses to offer unique and engaging experiences for their customers. - **Construction:** The focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly construction methods presents opportunities for businesses to adopt these practices and incorporate them into their building projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Desert Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum.md) - [Mixed-Use Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaura.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md)