# Enclosed Garden Indoor gardening in homes and building emerges to satisfy eco aesthetics. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Jan 28, 2016 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/enclosed-garden ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Enclosed Garden trend? **Enclosed Garden:** Public and residential architecture is seeing a widespread incorporation of indoor gardens as consumers become more invested in both the health and sustainability of their environments. This continued blurring of indoor and outdoor spaces speaks to the influence of the eco movement in determining aesthetic preferences, as well as the desire for enhanced quality of life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 7, 2014 to Mar 15, 2016 - Published: Jan 28, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Enclosed Garden trend ### Indoor Green Spaces As consumers become more eco-conscious and invest in both the health and sustainability of their environments, there is a growing incorporation of indoor gardens in public and residential architecture. ### Vertical Gardening With a growing demand for products that allow consumers to grow their own food in urban environments, there is a trend of vertical gardening systems that bring the urban garden indoors. ### Integrated Workspaces To inspire creativity among employees, companies are designing unique workspaces with different themes and floors that cascade across each level, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. ## What the Enclosed Garden trend means for industry ### For Architecture With a growing incorporation of indoor gardens in public and residential architecture, there is an opportunity to innovate new eco-friendly building designs that seamlessly incorporate natural green spaces. ### For Sustainability As more companies and individuals invest in eco-conscious lifestyles, there is an opportunity to develop new products and systems that encourage sustainable practices such as vertical gardening, indoor hydroponic systems, and sustainable garden skyscrapers. ### For Urban Agriculture As the demand for products that allow consumers to grow their own food in urban environments continues to grow, there is an opportunity to develop new indoor gardening systems that are portable, yet contained eco-systems. ## Workshop question How could your industry benefit from embracing emerging the Millennial norms that spark small-space living and indoor gardening? ## Trend signals for Enclosed Garden Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 85%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 84% - Activity: 85% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Enclosed Garden trend 6 featured examples from Oct 7, 2014 to Mar 15, 2016. - [Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-grow-lab): The 'Summit Grow Lab' Allows Users to Set Up an Urban Garden Anywhere (Category: Eco) Implication: The agriculture industry can explore innovative ways to support urban farming and meet the increasing demand for sustainable food production in cities. - [Indoor Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-cafe): The Modular Design of this Beijing Cafe Offers a Constant Supply of Fresh Air (Category: Eco) Implication: The architecture industry can explore opportunities to integrate modular designs for indoor garden spaces. - [Luminous Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-hydroponic-system): This Indoor Hydroponic System is Designed for Small Living Spaces (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for companies in the home gardening industry to create and market indoor hydroponic systems for small living spaces. - [Industrial Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-space): This Artist's Studio Doubles as a Practical Greenhouse Space (Category: Eco) Implication: Manufacturing companies can transform their non-operational factories into profitable indoor gardens for sustainable design practices and growth of local communities. - [Overflowing Foliage Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easycredit): The ‘easyCredit’ Office Building has a Unique Design for Each Level (Category: Eco) Implication: The trend of designing office spaces with unique themes and layouts opens up opportunities for commercial interior design firms to create innovative and tailored work environments. - [Sustainable Garden Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookfield-place): Dubai's ICD Brookfield Place Skyscraper Will Offer Private Gardens (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architecture and construction companies can take advantage of the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly skyscrapers. ## 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)