Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Contemporary
Academia
Contemporary schools reflect the growing demand for enhancing tradition.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Contemporary Academia trend?
Contemporary Academia: With the number of dropouts in the United States reaching a staggering amount each year, educational institutes are looking to more contemporary techniques to draw more attention to the educational sphere. Schools that feature abstract themes and multilevel designs serve to enhance the learning experience with architectural appeal, combining visual enhancements with the need to keep traditional aspects relevant.
Trend themes
Themes within the Contemporary Academia trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Innovative School Architecture
Architects are creating innovative, visually appealing school designs, incorporating abstract themes and multilevel buildings to enhance the learning experience.
02
Sustainable School Buildings
Designers are creating eco-friendly schools with technology to harness natural light and solar power.
03
Creative Campus Design
Schools are designing new buildings that blend with existing structures, creating coherence in campus design and adding to the visual appeal of educational facilities.
Industry implications
What the Contemporary Academia trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
Architects can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative, visually appealing buildings and incorporate abstract themes and multilevel designs for other types of buildings.
For
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy companies can explore partnerships with educational institutes to develop technology that harnesses natural light and solar power to reduce environmental impact from other types of buildings.
For
Education
Educational institutes can reference innovative techniques and creative campus design to enhance the learning experience for students and foster a positive and engaging environment.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Contemporary Academia
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
Popularity38%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%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 Contemporary Academia trend
6 featured examples from Feb 23, 2013 to Oct 16, 2015CategoryArt & Design
Paper Bag Buildings
Frank Gehry's Beautiful UTS Business School Looks Like a Scrunched Lunch Sack
Architects could experiment more with organic and recycled materials in their work for more environmentally sustainable buildings.
CategoryArt & Design
Cheerful Contemporary Schools
The Spring Learning Center by Joey Ho Design is Minimalist & Playful
Opportunity for interior design firms to specialize in minimalist and playful designs for schools and educational centers.
CategoryArt & Design
Animated Elementary Campuses
This Contemporary Primary School in Kiev is by Dream Design Studio
The education industry can embrace the trend of transforming traditional classrooms into contemporary and interactive learning spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
21st Century Eco Schools
The Edison High School Academic Building by Darden Architects is Modern
Architects and designers can disrupt traditional school design by integrating eco-friendly features and flexible learning spaces in their plans.
CategoryArt & Design
Coherent School Designs
The Burntwood School's New Buildings Integrate Into Its Older Ones
Designing modern and functional school buildings that inspire learning and promote creativity.
CategorySocial Good
Visionary Floating Schools
Kunle Adeyemi is Building Floating School in a Water-Logged Slum
Architects can explore innovative ways of designing sustainable and infrastructure to address health and social challenges of African societies.
