Trend cluster
Category

Concrete
Greenery

Architecture as a major contributor in the environmental movement.

Evolved EcotectureFacial-Feature FlatsSolar-Powered Shopping MallsCorporation Green-QuartersEco-Complex Competitions

Trend

What is the Concrete Greenery trend?

Concrete Greenery: The environment has become a part of the everyday thought process. The world is continuing to build and grow with a slightly different composition. The recent push for eco-architecture has brought about the production of energy-saving, emission-reducing and fully sustainable buildings.

Trend themes

Themes within the Concrete Greenery trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Eco-Architecture

The push for eco-architecture has brought about the production of energy-saving, emission-reducing and fully sustainable buildings.

02

Sustainable Communities

The competition to design sustainable structures within a community centered around a better future with each other and with nature.

03

Green Energy

The Zuidkas design of glass encased and uses co-fermented plant waste and toilet water in order to heat up tap water and other parts of the structure.

Industry implications

What the Concrete Greenery trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Construction

Eco-Architecture has brought about the production of energy-saving, emission-reducing and fully sustainable buildings.

For

Renewable Energy

Green Energy aspects of eco-architecture push the production and use of renewable energy sources like solar or biogas energy.

For

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Communities competition helps design sustainable structures within a community centered around a better future with each other and with nature.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Concrete Greenery

Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 49%, freshness 8%.

Popularity36%
Activity49%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Concrete Greenery trend

8 featured examples from May 1 to Jun 10, 2009
Evolved Ecotecture
CategoryEco

Evolved Ecotecture

Zuidkas Sustainable Skyscraper Helps Prepare for the Future

The architecture industry can utilize these sustainable skyscraper designs to create environmentally conscious structures for businesses and residents.

Facial-Feature Flats
CategoryEco

Facial-Feature Flats

Fiona Winzar's Eyelid House is the Perfect Form of Public Privacy

Opportunities for creating innovative and sustainable housing designs.

Solar-Powered Shopping Malls
CategoryEco

Solar-Powered Shopping Malls

Japan's Aeon and Oasis 21 Green Architecture

Opportunities for architects to incorporate green technologies and designs into their projects.

Corporation Green-Quarters
CategoryEco

Corporation Green-Quarters

WWF Netherlands is a Powerful Step Towards Sustainability

There is an opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of eco-friendly designs and create sustainable structures that leave a lasting positive impact.

Eco-Complex Competitions
CategoryEco

Eco-Complex Competitions

Standard Design's Co-Op Canyon is a Cornucopia of Community

Architects and designers can leverage eco-friendly design and community-centered living as a competitive advantage in a growing market for sustainable buildings and real estate.

Eco-Savvy Synagogues
CategoryEco

Eco-Savvy Synagogues

Purchased Sanctuary Converted Into Environmentally-Friendly Home

The trend towards eco-sustainable homes opens opportunities for the architecture and construction industries to innovate its practices and to provide sustainable solutions.

Retrofitted Green Roofs
CategoryEco

Retrofitted Green Roofs

'The Flat' Condo in LA Gets Rooftop Vegetable Garden

Architects and construction companies can offer retrofitting services to transform traditional roofs into green roofs.

Parks in the Sky
CategoryEco

Parks in the Sky

‘The High Line' Lets You Enjoy Manhattan at Skyscraper Height

Design and architecture firms specializing in landscape architecture can offer their expertise in creating urban parks like the High Line.