# Spectacular Green Roofs The Augustenborg Botanical Garden is a Vibrant and Thriving Eco Statement By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustenborg-botanical-garden References: [greenroof.se](http://www.greenroof.se/default.asp?pid=40&sub=24) The Augustenborg Botanical Garden in Sweden is a veritable explosion of [colorful vegetation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) that covers a 9,200 square meter area and three industrial and residential rooftops. With a colorful arrangement of diverse plants and flowers shaped into creative shapes, the Augustenborg Botanical Garden breaks the stereotype that all "[green roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal)" are exclusively green, and is a key component of the EcoCity Augustenborg initiative which hopes to turn the entire area into a [sustainable and eco-friendly urban environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Green Roofs:** The incorporation of diverse plants and flowers in green roofs is disrupting the traditional perception of all-green roofs. - **Creative Shape Designs:** The use of creative shapes in green roofs is creating opportunities for innovative and visually appealing designs. - **Sustainable Ecocity Initiatives:** The development of eco-friendly urban environments, like the Augustenborg Botanical Garden, is a disruptive innovation opportunity in urban planning. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the incorporation of diverse plants, flowers, and creative shapes in green roof designs. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can leverage sustainable initiatives to create eco-friendly urban environments. - **Landscaping:** Landscapers can embrace the trend of colorful green roofs to create visually stunning outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Urban Greening Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Green Roof Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal.md)