# Lounge-Worthy Libraries This Library was Designed by BC Architects for a School for Deaf Children By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-01-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-architects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/bc-architects-build-a-community-library-in-muyinga-1-27-2014/) & [architects.bc-as.org](http://architects.bc-as.org/) BC Architects designed this brilliant wood-covered library as part of a school devoted to deaf children, which is currently under construction in Muyinga, Burundi. This is actually the [first library to ever be built](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purposebuild-library) in Muyinga, which is in itself exciting. This cozy library provides its community with a beautiful book-filled spot that doubles as a hideout from extreme heat or pouring rain. The interior of this striking library features a netted hammock which allows children to curl up with a good book in a comfortable position. There are also tables and chairs within the library, which means that there's plenty of space for knowledge-hungry individuals to hunker down and read. This space also incorporates [bookshelf steps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks), which means that this library is completely packed with books. This cleverly designed library provides people with a chic space in which to read and relax. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/bc-architects-build-a-community-library-in-muyinga-1-27-2014/), [architects.bc-as.org](http://architects.bc-as.org/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Deaf Community Libraries:** Designing libraries tailored specifically for the hearing-impaired can be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Sustainable Libraries:** Creating libraries designed with sustainable materials and energy-efficient features is a trend with great potential for innovation. - **Mobile Libraries:** Exploring the concept of a mobile library that can bring books and resources to underserved communities could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** There is potential for architecture firms to specialize in designing libraries that cater to specific communities, such as the hearing-impaired. - **Education:** Schools and educational institutions could incorporate sustainable design features when building libraries and other structures. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations focused on literacy and education could explore the potential of mobile libraries to reach underserved communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Wood-Lined London Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Reading-Focused Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-tiny-house.md)