# Eco Pavilion Pavilions are created with recycled and repurposed materials. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 30, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-pavilion ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Eco Pavilion trend? **Eco Pavilion:** The sight of a pavilion often evokes a sense of relief for its ability to provide shelter, or curiosity for its distinct design–and architecture brands are taking advantage of this fact by creating pavilions with recycled and repurposed materials. These small but attractive and functional structures reveal the potential in the world of architecture to adapt to environmental needs. ## The consumer insight behind the Eco Pavilion trend Both people and institutions are increasingly concerned with the impending consequences of climate change, with everything from food resources to lifestyles subject to change in the coming decades due to environmental warming and catastrophes. On both local and global levels, people and brands are aiming to push for the future of consumption and construction to be more adaptive and thoughtful in its approach to how it impacts the climate. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 7, 2015 to Oct 2, 2018 - Published: Oct 30, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Eco Pavilion trend ### Sustainable Architecture Architecture firms are designing pavilions with recycled and repurposed materials, while modular housing systems and buildings constructed from waste materials are becoming more popular. ### Plastic Waste Reduction The use of recycled plastic as a primary building material is being explored, and projects such as Recycled Park aim to retrieve plastic waste from water sources and repurpose it into building materials. ### Nature-Inspired Design Designers are drawing inspiration from nature, with designs such as the Dragonfly Pavilion and spiky recycled pavilions taking cues from insect morphology and granular mass structures found in nature. ## What the Eco Pavilion trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Construction Innovation opportunities abound for firms to utilize sustainable building materials and modular construction systems, reducing the environmental impact of construction. ### For Waste Management As projects such as Recycled Park demonstrate, the repurposing of waste materials can create innovative solutions to environmental problems and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or water sources. ### For Design and Decor Nature-inspired designs can create visually stunning and unique structures, while the use of recycled materials can create a sense of eco-consciousness in design choices. ## Workshop question In what way could your brand better adopt ecological policies or production processes? ## Trend signals for Eco Pavilion Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 65%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 45% - Activity: 65% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Pavilion trend 5 featured examples from Oct 7, 2015 to Oct 2, 2018. - [Recycled Park Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-park): This Netherlands-Based Proposal Aims to Offer a Solution to Plastic Waste (Category: Eco) Implication: An industry that can embrace technology and develop efficient processes to manage plastic waste and prevent it from polluting the environment. - [Insect-Inspired Yard Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdr-studio): The Dragonfly Pavilion From CDR Studio is a Unique Oasis (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovative designs inspired by insects can create new opportunities in the architecture and design industry. - [Spiky Recycled Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-pavilion): The University of Stuttgart Challenges Architectural Boundaries (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The construction industry can embrace the trend of recycled architecture to promote sustainable building practices and reduce waste. - [Bamboo Cane Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-canes): Penda's Rising Canes Structure Has a Modular-Friendly Construction (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate bamboo in modular housing and sustainable construction projects. - [Repurposed Plastic Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-plastic-pavilion): This Dutch Pavilion's Facade Was Fashioned from Recycled Plastic (Category: Eco) Implication: The construction industry can adopt the use of recycled materials and engage local communities to create environmentally friendly and community-centric projects. ## 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)