# Grid-Like Green Roofs This CSO Arquitectura Elderly Care Centre Boasts a Funky Eco Exterior By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-24 | Updated 2011-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cso-arquitectura References: [csoarquitectura](http://www.csoarquitectura.com/index2.php?m=1&s=0&p=0&img=3) This fantastic [elderly care center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic) in Zamora, Spain features an amazing environmentally conscious design by CSO Arquitectura. With its quirky [pixelated green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum) and [solar panel arrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol), the building has the advantages of natural interior cooling, a plethora of space for its residents to relax in the sun and the opportunity to generate most of its power on-site. Furthermore, the sloping nature of its green exterior allows the building to be more diminutive than it actually is. **Implications** - Going green is an important thing for many businesses because consumers have really taken to the idea. When having the option of eco versus non-eco, most consumers will stick with eco because they believe they are helping to reduce the world's carbon footprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixelated Green Roofs:** The trend of using pixelated green roofs in architectural designs provides opportunities to create visually striking structures while incorporating sustainable features. - **Solar Panel Arrays:** The trend of integrating solar panel arrays into building design offers opportunities to generate on-site renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. - **Natural Interior Cooling:** The trend of utilizing green roofs for natural interior cooling presents opportunities to improve energy efficiency and create comfortable living spaces for occupants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative designs that incorporate pixelated green roofs, solar panel arrays, and natural interior cooling to create sustainable and visually appealing structures. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the integration of solar panel arrays in building design to promote on-site power generation and contribute to a greener future. - **Elderly Care:** The elderly care industry can adopt the concept of grid-like green roofs to provide residents with a unique environment that promotes wellness, relaxation, and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Network-Encouraging Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-g-galn.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Semi-Open Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-the-elderly.md) - [Low-Impact Garden Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-senior-shelter.md) - [Senior Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carboneria.md) - [Green Roof Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal.md)