# Mesh-Wrapped Buildings Perkins+Will Wins With Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-birr-foundation-headquarters References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/perkinswill_takes_out_a_future_projects_award_for_al-birr_project/) & [perkinswill](http://www.perkinswill.com/) Until I started perusing the Internet for the unique innovations, a building was just a building—yet architecture such as the proposed Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters proves me wrong, and happily so. Designed by Perkins+Will, the Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters won the “Architectural Review / MIPIM Future Projects Award” in the ‘[tall buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves)’ category. A [sustainable urban tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza), it draws important elements from the city it will call home: Riyadh, KSA. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Urban Architecture:** The trend of incorporating sustainability into urban architecture, as demonstrated by the Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters. - **Mesh Building Design:** The trend of incorporating unique mesh designs in building architecture as seen in the Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters. - **Smart Building Technology:** The trend of utilizing smart technology in building design as a means of enhancing efficiency and sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry, which has an opportunity to incorporate sustainable and innovative design elements in future projects. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry, which can adopt new techniques and materials such as mesh wrapping for buildings. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry, which can create opportunities to develop smart building technologies and expand their capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md) - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Sophisticated Government Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-government-office.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md)