Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Eco
University
Higher education adapts to the eco-related research it takes part in.
2.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Eco University trend?
Eco University: Research hubs in universities are adapting to the climate change and waste-related research they push out, by themselves changing the ways in which their architecture is designed, and impacts the environment. This shift comes as consumers increasingly expect brands and institutions to lay the foundations for a more sustainable future.
Trend themes
Themes within the Eco University trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Sustainable Campus
Universities are designing eco-friendly campuses, incorporating green technology and architecture that can positively impact the environment.
02
Green Innovation Initiatives
Companies are taking initiatives to design sustainable and purposeful products that benefit the ecosystem to improve the quality of life.
03
Experiential Learning
Institutions are providing students with experiential learning environments which includes looking at environmental variances, teaching environmentally friendly practices.
Industry implications
What the Eco University trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Education
Academic institutions across the globe are introducing innovative ways to incorporate sustainability into education which can improve campus sustainability and sustainable design practices.
For
Architecture
Sustainable design ideas inspired by climate change are driving architects to produce innovative structures that take into account environmental sustainability.
For
Green Technology
Sustainable and purposeful products are being designed by companies around the world that focus on reducing climate impact and promoting sustainability.
Workshop question
How could your brand better commit to sustainability?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Eco University
Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 31%, freshness 8%.
Popularity40%
Activity31%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Eco University trend
6 featured examples from Apr 4, 2017 to May 4, 2018CategoryEco
Timber-Built Tiny Classrooms
The Emerge Cabin was Designed and Built in Three Weeks by Students
The education industry can leverage timber-built tiny classrooms to provide unique and eco-friendly learning spaces for students.
CategoryEco
Urban Eco Burial Initiatives
Colombia University's DeathLab Seeks to Resolve Overcrowding Issues
There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly options within the funeral and cremation service industry.
CategoryEco
Energy-Generating Solar Sidewalks
Thomson Rivers University is Aiming to Be More Sustainable
Implementing solar sidewalks in educational institutions can promote sustainable practices and serve as a learning opportunity for students.
CategoryEco
Stacked Cubed Learning Centers
Sou Fujimoto Showed Off a Cubic Structure for a University Facility
The architecture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate stacked cubic structures and greenery into their designs, revolutionizing urban landscapes.
CategorySocial Good
Climatic Vertical Universities
Nepal's Vertical University Will Have Campuses in Different Biomes
Incorporating experiential learning techniques into educational institutions to enhance student learning.
CategoryArt & Design
Grass-Topped Library Buildings
The Edgar Morin University Library is Topped with a Lush Lawn
Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate green roofs into their designs, offering both aesthetic and sustainability benefits.
