# Community Hub Timber Pavilions The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/23/craft-not-carbon-pavilion-studio-saar-webb-yates-engineers-london-festival-of-architecture/) & [webbyates](https://www.webbyates.com/)  Architecture practice Studio Saar works in collaboration with [Webb Yates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-shelf) Engineers and timber specialists Xylotek on the new [Craft Not Carbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alan) pavilion that can be found in London's Crystal Palace Park. It is located there as a part of this year's London Festival of Architecture and is meant to function as a community hub throughout this time, providing shade for visitors. The roof has a gridded structure that breaks off into squares and each one is filled with [woven bamboo sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion). Webb explains that "Our calculation was that the cost of making the sunshade durable in aluminum was far greater than the cost of employing a full-time weaver, to not only make the panels but to fix them as they rot or get damaged by high winds. We believe this approach is more sustainable, created a pleasurable and secure job for a craftsperson and gave the whole structure a far warmer and more humanistic appearance." Image Credit: Studio Saar, Xylotek, Webb Yates Engineers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Exploring eco-friendly and cost-effective approaches to construction in order to create sustainable and visually appealing structures. - **Community Engagement:** Incorporating community-centric designs that promote engagement and provide gathering spaces for visitors and residents. - **Innovative Material Usage:** Utilizing unconventional materials, such as woven bamboo sheets, to create unique and visually striking architectural elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate sustainable practices and community engagement in their projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore innovative and eco-friendly materials to create structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. - **Job Creation:** Craft-based industries, such as weaving, can find opportunities in the construction sector to provide secure and pleasurable employment while implementing sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [A-Frame Timber Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md) - [Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md) - [Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northeast-pavilion.md) - [Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Off-Shelf Tension System Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-shelf.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md)