# Contemporary Academia Contemporary schools reflect the growing demand for enhancing tradition. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 4, 2014, updated Mar 27, 2014 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/educational-aesthetics ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 23, 2013 to Oct 16, 2015 - Published: Mar 4, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Contemporary Academia trend ### Innovative School Architecture Architects are creating innovative, visually appealing school designs, incorporating abstract themes and multilevel buildings to enhance the learning experience. ### Sustainable School Buildings Designers are creating eco-friendly schools with technology to harness natural light and solar power. ### 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. ## What the Contemporary Academia trend means for industry ### For 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 for Contemporary Academia Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Contemporary Academia trend 6 featured examples from Feb 23, 2013 to Oct 16, 2015. - [Paper Bag Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-building): Frank Gehry's Beautiful UTS Business School Looks Like a Scrunched Lunch Sack (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects could experiment more with organic and recycled materials in their work for more environmentally sustainable buildings. - [Cheerful Contemporary Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-learning-center): The Spring Learning Center by Joey Ho Design is Minimalist & Playful (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior design firms to specialize in minimalist and playful designs for schools and educational centers. - [Animated Elementary Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-primary-school): This Contemporary Primary School in Kiev is by Dream Design Studio (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The education industry can embrace the trend of transforming traditional classrooms into contemporary and interactive learning spaces. - [21st Century Eco Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edison-high-school-academic-building-by-darden-architects3): The Edison High School Academic Building by Darden Architects is Modern (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and designers can disrupt traditional school design by integrating eco-friendly features and flexible learning spaces in their plans. - [Coherent School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burntwood-school): The Burntwood School's New Buildings Integrate Into Its Older Ones (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Designing modern and functional school buildings that inspire learning and promote creativity. - [Visionary Floating Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-school): Kunle Adeyemi is Building Floating School in a Water-Logged Slum (Category: Social Good) Implication: Architects can explore innovative ways of designing sustainable and infrastructure to address health and social challenges of African societies. ## Recent trend clusters - 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