Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Net-Zero
Pedagogy
Educational infrastructure is designed with net-zero energy outputs.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend?
Net-Zero Pedagogy: As an educational institution's ability to attract top talent remains a marker of its overall success, an increasing number of schools and research facilities are investing in building net-zero infrastructure. This shift serves as a reflection of the forward-facing values that many students and intellectuals across disciplines have surrounding sustainability.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend
The average young person today understands the urgency of climate change more than their predecessors, in-part because they're more likely to be affected by the consequences it's projected to have on the world. Younger demographics expect that brands, institutions and governments act quickly in order to mitigate the risks associated with changing temperatures globally.
Trend themes
Themes within the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Net-zero infrastructure for institutions
As institutions compete to attract top talent, building net-zero infrastructure is increasingly seen as a reflection of forward-facing values that students and faculty have surrounding sustainability.
02
Growing demand for sustainable construction materials
Timber, a sustainable material, is growing in popularity among architects and engineers as demonstrated by the timber building 'The Arbour' and the use of an edible forest at the wetland research center 'El Humidal'.
03
Innovative sustainable building designs
Serie Architects & Multiply Architects and Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Acton Ostry Architects are among firms producing innovative sustainable building designs, including the net-zero energy academic building 'The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center'.
Industry implications
What the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Education
Institutions that build net-zero infrastructure may have an advantage in attracting top talent as younger demographics expect brands, institutions, and governments to act quickly to address climate change and mitigate associated risks.
For
Construction and Engineering
Growing demand for sustainable materials such as timber presents an opportunity for construction and engineering firms to invest in sustainable innovation.
For
Architecture and Design
The need for innovative sustainable building designs continues to grow as more industries, including education, healthcare, and hospitality, prioritize sustainability for their stakeholders.
Workshop question
Consider the infrastructure your organization relies on. What underlying message is it sending to your target audience?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Net-Zero Pedagogy
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 48%, freshness 8%.
Popularity38%
Activity48%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend
4 featured examples from Feb 26, 2018 to Mar 2, 2019CategoryEco
Sustainable Net-Zero Buildings
Serie Architects & Multiply Architects Produce a Design Prototype
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize traditional architectural techniques by incorporating sustainable design principles and practices into every stage of the building…
CategoryEco
Reciprocal Environmental Facilities
'El Humidal' is a Research Center in Santa Maria, Mexico
Opportunity for environmental research facilities to adopt reciprocal practices and strive for zero waste, net-zero carbon operations.
CategoryEco
Modern Education Hubs
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center at Cornell Tech Has a High-End Design
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new sustainable materials and strategies for designing educational structures.
CategoryArt & Design
Waterfront Timber Buildings
'The Arbour' is a Winning Design Concept for Toronto's Waterfront
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace timber as a viable alternative to traditional construction materials.
