# Eco-Friendly Watchtowers This WW2-Era Watchtower is Being Brought Back To Life By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/offshore-torpedo-base-mfrmgr/34741/) & [mfrmgr.pl](http://mfrmgr.pl/works/torp) Polish architecture firm MFRMGR is working on renovating an offshore World War 2-era watchtower and giving it a new lease of life as an eco-friendly water sports center and research hub. The building will make use of renewable sources of energy and sustainable technology to minimize its carbon footprint. The watchtower is located 2 km in a bay in the Baltic Sea and was originally used to guard a German torpedo plant, but now lies in a state of disrepair. MFRMGR's architects hope to add a third storey to the two-storey building. The facility will work using electricity harnessed from [wind turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1) and a solar array. The building will also be equipped with a [rainwater collection system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort), vegetable garden and [bird sanctuary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Renovations:** The trend of renovating existing structures to improve sustainability is creating opportunities for architects and builders to incorporate new technologies and practices. - **Sustainable Water Sports:** The trend of incorporating eco-friendly practices and technology into water sports facilities is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to create unique and environmentally conscious recreational experiences. - **Renewable Energy Watchtowers:** The trend of repurposing old structures for renewable energy usage is creating opportunities for the development of unique tourist attractions and research facilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and builders can use the trend of incorporating sustainable technologies and repurposing existing structures to create unique and eco-friendly buildings and facilities. - **Tourism:** The trend of repurposing old structures for renewable energy usage is creating opportunities for the development of unique tourist attractions and experiences that prioritize sustainable practices and environmental conservation. - **Water Sports:** The trend of incorporating eco-friendly practices and technology into water sports facilities is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to create unique and environmentally conscious recreational experiences that attract a growing base of environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Lakeside Lab Hub Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse-zuka.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Birdwatching Control Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-traffic-control-tower.md) - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md)