# Bio Office Modern offices incorporate green spaces for their many benefits. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 30, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bio-office ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Bio Office trend? **Bio Office:** New office designs are increasingly incorporating functional green environments to live up to eco-friendly principles. These spaces reveal the increased emphasis brands are placing not just on environmental causes, but on improving employee morale through the support of green initiatives, and by giving them natural spaces in which they can decompress—harnessing the naturally calming abilities of green spaces within urban environments. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 14, 2016 to Jan 25, 2019 - Published: Jan 30, 2018 - 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: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Bio Office trend ### Green Office Spaces Green areas in offices are becoming increasingly popular to promote eco-friendliness and employee wellbeing, presenting opportunities for companies to invest in green initiatives and provide unique work experiences. ### Sustainable Architecture Using eco-friendly materials in architecture can help address environmental concerns and increase community engagement, paving the way for future designs that prioritize sustainability. ### Mobile and Solar-Powered Workspaces The rise of digital nomads and freelance work is leading to the emergence of mobile co-working offices that provide necessary amenities while leveraging renewable energy sources, offering potential for companies to tap into this market and provide sustainable workspaces. ## What the Bio Office trend means for industry ### For Architecture Architecture firms can leverage eco-friendly and sustainable materials to address environmental challenges while creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. ### For Office Design Companies can invest in green spaces and innovative designs to create modern offices that promote employee wellbeing and productivity. ### For Co-Working Spaces The rise of digital nomads and freelance work is leading to new opportunities for co-working spaces to provide innovative and sustainable work environments for on-the-go professionals. ## Workshop question How can your brand better accommodate green space into the design of its workplace, or support environmental causes? ## Trend signals for Bio Office Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Bio Office trend 6 featured examples from Jul 14, 2016 to Jan 25, 2019. - [Mobile Solar-Powered Co-Working Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pod): Work & Co's Nova Pod is the Next Gen of Co-Working Spaces (Category: Eco) Implication: Mobile co-working spaces could challenge traditional co-working spaces by combining flexibility and unique location offerings. - [Ivy-Covered Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-modern-village-office): 'The Modern Village Office' is Filled with Greenery (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The integration of greenery in office spaces presents opportunities for architectural firms to specialize in creating sustainable and visually striking work environments. - [Spherical Urban Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-greenhouse): Amazon is Building a Relaxing Green Community For Its Employees (Category: Eco) Implication: The creation of spherical urban greenhouses can disrupt the corporate wellness industry by offering unique spaces for relaxation, stress reduction, and improved employee well-bein… - [Eco-Friendly Terraced Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmentally-friendly-office): The 'Googleplex' is an Environmentally Friendly Office Complex (Category: Eco) Implication: Office architecture and design can be tailored to reflect a company's core values of environmental sustainability and employee wellness through creative designs like 'Googleplex'. - [Wood-Made Office Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanterre-arboretum): The 'Nanterre Arboretum' Will Be the World's Largest Solid Wood Project (Category: Eco) Implication: Innovative architects and designers can explore using wood as a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing material for office spaces. - [Farm-Integrated Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-food-building): Plantagon's World Food Building Has a 60-Meter Vertical Urban Farm (Category: Eco) Implication: The integration of vertical farms into buildings requires architectural expertise to design and construct functional and efficient farm-integrated structures. ## 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)