Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Makeshift
Micro-Climate
Designers create or enhance spaces to produce "micro-climates".
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Makeshift Micro-Climate trend?
Makeshift Micro-Climate: Designers creating micro-climate infrastructure, whether in the form of contained structures or in added features to existing structures, are aiming to promote eco-friendly construction and living. These spaces set a precedent for how the future of design can coincide with solutions to climate change.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Makeshift Micro-Climate trend
As the personal and global impacts of climate change become more known to consumers, they're seeking out ways to learn more about solutions to the problem. With Millennial and Gen Z consumers being particularly drawn to experience-based branded experiences, designers that prioritize experience while shining a light on climate change are most appealing to these demographics.
Trend themes
Themes within the Makeshift Micro-Climate trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Eco-Friendly Design Solutions
Designers creating micro-climate infrastructure promote eco-friendly construction and living, setting a precedent for how the future of design coincides with solutions to climate change.
02
Experience-Driven Branding
Designers that prioritize experience while shedding light on climate change are most appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers.
03
Functional and Sustainable Architecture
Functional solutions to urban problems with street tiles, venturing into sustainable architecture and closed-loop climate systems are trending, and offer opportunities for innovation in the architecture and construction industries.
Industry implications
What the Makeshift Micro-Climate trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
Trends in eco-friendly, experience-driven, functional and sustainable architecture offer opportunities for innovation in the industry.
For
Construction
The trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable design solutions has led to opportunities for innovation in construction and building materials.
For
Retail
The use of microclimates to create experience-driven branding opportunities has led to innovation in the retail industry.
Workshop question
How could your brand create micro-climates within its workplace?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Makeshift Micro-Climate
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 84%, freshness 9%.
Popularity54%
Activity84%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Makeshift Micro-Climate trend
6 featured examples from Jan 31, 2018 to Feb 17, 2020CategoryBusiness
Weather-Themed Apparel Pop-Ups
The Arrival's Temporary NYC Shop Reflects Three Microclimates
Retailers can explore the potential of creating themed pop-up shops to attract customers and provide them with a memorable shopping experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Modern Flowing Camping Hubs
The Coastal Pavilions Create a Point of Difference for 60 Cabins
The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to create eco-friendly and budget-friendly accommodations that provide a unique and immersive experience for travelers.
CategoryEco
Functional Anti-Flooding Street Tiles
Tredje Natur's Paving System Addresses Urban Problems
Companies such as Tredje Natur are driving innovation in architecture and design by offering functional solutions to increasingly relevant environmental challenges.
CategoryEco
Cone-Shaped Microclimate Systems
V8 Architects Collaborates on a Sustainability-Focused Pavilion
Innovative solutions involving microclimate systems and sustainable architecture offer the potential for unique architectural innovations.
CategoryArt & Design
Puzzle-Inspired Pavilions
The 'Egaligilo' Pavilion is Located at the Museo Tamayo in Mexico City
The 'Egaligilo' pavilion showcases the potential for innovative and visually captivating architectural designs that engage visitors in unique ways.
CategoryArt & Design
Micro-Climate Mist Structures
TFAM's Mist Installation is a Refreshing Response to AC Renovations
The application of mist installations in museum settings as a creative response to HVAC renovations.
