# Streamlined Eco-Yachts Thor Unbescheid's Zero Sail Concept Uses Wind Technology By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sail References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/sail-catamaran-concept-sailing-eco-friendly/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Zero-Sail-Ecoyacht/2445223) The Zero Sail concept provides a more realistic design for an eco-yacht. By re-defining the yacht, the Zero Sail concept steps away from the typical decadent vibe that is often associated with these designs. Instead, it focuses on being more eco-friendly and budget aware. Although that might not please the elite, it will certainly be well-received by numerous individuals. Conceived by Germany-based designer Thor Unbescheid, the Zero Sail eco-yacht is made out of an [aluminum space frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawolf-x) that has been covered with high-tensile polycarbonate, which is very similar to how cars are built. These materials a completely recyclable. Instead of relying on solar and electric power, the Zero Sail concept incorporates [wind technology in its sails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc), which also give it a sleek and sporty look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zero Sail Technology:** Thor Unbescheid's Zero Sail concept uses wind technology to provide a unique and eco-friendly yacht design. - **Sustainable Yacht Design:** Yacht designs like Zero Sail focus on using eco-friendly materials and sustainable features to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. - **Affordable Yacht Design:** Zero Sail concept step away from the decadent designs and focuses more on being budget aware, which makes an eco-yacht more accessible to a wider market. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Industry:** The marine industry benefits from eco-friendly, budget aware and sustainable yacht designs, such as Zero Sail. - **Luxury Yacht Industry:** Luxury Yacht Industry needs to recognize that sustainable innovations in yacht design, such as using Zero Sail technology, can provide eco-friendly alternatives for the discerning eco-conscious clientele. - **Eco-tourism Industry:** Eco-Tourism Industry can benefit from zero-sail technology in yacht designs as it offers a new way to enjoy environmentally friendly and sustainable yachting experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Luxury Eco-Focused Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-yacht-1.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Extreme Environment Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75ft-explorer-sailing-yacht.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md)