# Sustainable Architect Pledges Snøhetta Will Design Only Carbon-Neutral Buildings Moving Forward By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-11-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonneutral-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/27/snohetta-carbon-negative-buildings-pledge/) & [snohetta](https://snohetta.com/) Over the last few years, we have seen many businesses make sustainable pledges — from McCormick committing to using only recyclable packaging for its product by 2025 to [Zara](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi) promising to only source sustainable materials, and this eco-conscious movement is taking precedence in the land of architecture as renowned Norwegian studio [Snøhetta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school) commits to designing only [carbon-neutral buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition). Many architectural practices are already pioneering planet-friendly construction techniques and cutting-edge material use, but only a handful of firms have publically committed to doing so. Snøhetta plans to execute its carbon-neutral building plan within the next 20 years because the need to respond to environmental issues "feels so bloody urgent," as emphasized by Kjetil Thorsen who is one of Snøhetta's founders. The practice already has a number of sustainably built establishment, but the pledge surely makes it official. Image Credit: Snøhetta ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of new construction techniques and materials that minimize carbon emissions. - **Carbon-neutral Buildings:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in the creation of innovative technologies and systems that enable buildings to achieve carbon neutrality. - **Planet-friendly Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the advancement of sustainable construction methods that reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the integration of sustainable design principles and carbon-neutral strategies into architectural practices. - **Construction:** This industry can leverage disruptive innovation opportunities to adopt sustainable construction practices and reduce carbon emissions. - **Green Building Materials:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in the development of eco-friendly materials that can be used in constructing carbon-neutral buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Charitable Christmas Decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-christmas-decoration.md) - [Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-11.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Norwegian Coastline-Inspired Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holzweiler-store.md) - [Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house.md)