# Skate Ramp Architecture The Ciutat d'Elx Auditorium Will Please Eco-Friendly Skateboarders By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciutat-delx-auditorium References: [urbanarbolismo.es](http://www.urbanarbolismo.es/) The environmentally-efficient Ciutat d'Elx auditorium is a two-in-one wonder. Not only does it house an [underground concert hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova), it also features an [outdoor auditorium on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards), which also acts as a natural cooling system for the entire building due to its open-air concept. Designed by Urbanarbolismo, the Ciutat d'Elx auditorium will be located in Elche, Spain. With a leafy, [vertical garden on its exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green) as well as glass-covered sides, this building attempts to blend in with its beautiful surroundings while letting in plenty of natural light. A great addition for this piece of land. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Architects are exploring the viability of creating buildings that are eco-friendly and sustainable like the Ciutat d'Elx Auditorium in Elche, Spain - **Multipurpose Buildings:** Designers are looking at creating structures with multiple uses, such as roof-top auditoriums as demonstrated by the Ciutat d'Elx Auditorium in Elche, Spain - **Greening of Urban Environments:** The use of vertical gardens as a method of blending natural beauty with architecture is becoming more commonplace as seen with the Ciutat d'Elx Auditorium in Elche, Spain ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** As architects strive to create eco-friendly buildings, there is a need for more innovation and technology that can enable sustainable practices in construction. - **Entertainment:** The use of roof-top auditoriums opens up possibilities for the entertainment industry to make use of underutilized spaces for events. - **Urban Design:** The use of vertical gardens to blend urban environments with natural beauty requires collaboration between botanists and architects to create functional and sustainable green spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Sloped Timber Skate Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Stone Building Auditoriums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zubitegi-park.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md)