# Architectural Greenery Plants are creatively integrated into modern spaces for aesthetic intrigue. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 7, 2015 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/architectural-greenery ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Architectural Greenery trend? **Architectural Greenery:** Offering more than just therapeutic benefits, modern greenery is serving to provide a contemporary aesthetic element in modern offices and residences. Creatively blending gardens and plants into office decor and furniture, designers are not only creating a unique focal point, but they're also redefining greenery as something more imaginative. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 5, 2014 to Dec 7, 2015 - Published: Dec 7, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Architectural Greenery trend ### Greenery-Inspired Design Designers are creatively integrating greenery into modern spaces, providing a contemporary aesthetic element. ### Indoor-outdoor Connection Modern homes and commercial spaces are featuring gardens and green spaces both indoors and outdoors, blurring boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. ### Vertical Gardens Vertical gardens and other unique ways of incorporating plants into interior design are becoming popular, providing opportunities for sustainable design concepts. ## What the Architectural Greenery trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Interior designers can create unique, modern spaces by creatively integrating greenery into their designs. ### For Real Estate Developers can incorporate gardens and green spaces into their properties to create a more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing living environment. ### For Restaurant Design Restaurants can incorporate green spaces, such as vertical gardens, to provide their customers with fresh ingredients while also enhancing the dining atmosphere. ## Workshop question What are the emerging counter-trends to modern consumer lifestyles that you can leverage to spark curiosity? ## Trend signals for Architectural Greenery Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 65%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 65% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Architectural Greenery trend 5 featured examples from Nov 5, 2014 to Dec 7, 2015. - [Playground-Inspired Green Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budapest-office): Skyscanner's Budapest Offices Boasts Grassy Areas and Swings (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and designers can leverage this trend towards green, playful and collaborative office spaces to develop sustainable workspaces that prioritize employee well-being and e… - [Plant-Covered Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardened-roof): This Loft Office in Rotterdam Includes an Indoor Garden Roof (Category: Eco) Implication: The office design industry can offer businesses innovative solutions for creating workspaces that are creative, functional and promote employee wellbeing. - [Contemporary Industrial Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexico-city-restaurant): This Mexico City Restaurant Features a Vertical Vegetable Garden (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovative restaurant designs that focus on creating unique dining experiences and incorporating sustainable practices. - [Asymmetrical Garden Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-space): 631 Mansfield is a Modern Home with Indoor and Outdoor Green Spaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the residential architecture industry by designing homes that prioritize green spaces and sustainable design concepts. - [Countryside Cookery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-and-cookery-school): This Restaurant and Cookery School Features a Contemporary Feel (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sustainable dining experiences that incorporate local and seasonal ingredients. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)