Green Gas Station
BPs Helios House
BP has made an unprecedented move by renovating the gas station at the corner of Olympic and Robertson in Los Angeles. This trend is toward a more environmentally conscience gas-pumping facility. The place is made of recycled and non-toxic materials, collects rainwater to nourish on-site vegetation, and uses solar panels to power some of the electronic devices. At the very least, it just looks more appealing. I think this is the first of many redesigned filling stations.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Gas Stations - Renovating gas stations to be more environmentally friendly using renewable technologies and materials.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Reusing/recycling materials while incorporating green technologies to reduce environmental impact.
3. Green Energy Usage - Incorporating solar or other renewable energies to power devices and operations at gas stations.
Industry Implications
1. Oil and Gas - The oil and gas industry can explore renewable energy sources to power operations and materials for gas stations.
2. Architecture and Design - Companies can redesign gas stations to be more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, while still looking aesthetically pleasing.
3. Technology and Energy - Tech companies can innovate renewable technology solutions to power gas stations and their operations using green energy sources.