# Droplet Architecture Hi-Tech Resort Design Especially for Humid Coastlines By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-inspired-architecture-hi-tech-resort-design-concept-for-humid-coastli References: [deurrutia.blogspot](http://deurrutia.blogspot.com/2009/06/water-building-resort_03.html) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/water-building-resort-harness-solar-energy-and-extracts-water-from-air/) Spanish architect Orlando de Urrutia has produced a concept building design that promises to make water out of air and sunlight while housing coastal resort clientele. Dubbed ‘The Water Building,’ the design resembles a huge water drop and will employ state-of-the-art [Teex Micron](http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1243403825.html)technology to generate pure, drinkable water from the atmosphere using solar electric power. The futuristic project combines an aesthetic design with energy-gathering photovoltaic glass, vents and equipment to work the magical feat of [water-extraction and purification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium). It is intended to model eco-sustainability and raise environmental awareness by enveloping its guests in the [water drop form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-sustainable Resort Architecture:** The Water Building concept presents an opportunity for architects and engineers to design and build eco-sustainable resorts that utilize state-of-the-art tech and innovative design. - **Photovoltaic Glass Technology:** The use of energy-gathering photovoltaic glass in The Water Building concept presents opportunities for architects, engineers, and technology companies to further develop and integrate this technology in their designs and products. - **Air-water Technology:** The Water Building concept highlights the potential for air-water technology as a sustainable and practical solution for generating clean water, presenting an opportunity for technology companies and organizations to invest in the research and development of this technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** The Water Building concept presents opportunities for the hospitality industry to invest in eco-sustainable resort designs that prioritize environmental consciousness. - **Architecture & Engineering Industry:** The Water Building concept presents opportunities for the architecture and engineering industries to innovate building design and construction with state-of-the-art technology such as photovoltaic glass and air-water technology. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The Water Building concept presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to invest in solar electric power and other alternative sources of energy to power buildings and facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Water-Centric Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10m.md)