# Net-Zero Pedagogy Educational infrastructure is designed with net-zero energy outputs. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 28, 2019 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/netzero-pedagogy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 26, 2018 to Mar 2, 2019 - Published: Mar 28, 2019 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend ### 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. ### 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'. ### 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'. ## What the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend means for industry ### For 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 for Net-Zero Pedagogy Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Net-Zero Pedagogy trend 4 featured examples from Feb 26, 2018 to Mar 2, 2019. - [Sustainable Net-Zero Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-building): Serie Architects & Multiply Architects Produce a Design Prototype (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize traditional architectural techniques by incorporating sustainable design principles and practices into every stage of the building… - [Reciprocal Environmental Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-humidal): 'El Humidal' is a Research Center in Santa Maria, Mexico (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for environmental research facilities to adopt reciprocal practices and strive for zero waste, net-zero carbon operations. - [Modern Education Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/georgina-bloomberg-center): The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center at Cornell Tech Has a High-End Design (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new sustainable materials and strategies for designing educational structures. - [Waterfront Timber Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arbour): 'The Arbour' is a Winning Design Concept for Toronto's Waterfront (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace timber as a viable alternative to traditional construction materials. ## 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)