# Green Education Centers This Rwandan School by Dominikus Stark Architekten Uses Local Materials By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominikus-stark-architekten References: [dominikusstark.de](http://www.dominikusstark.de/2010/education-center-nyanza-ruanda/) If there is one thing the design company Dominikus Stark Architekten definitely knows, it's that [eco architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1) is a delicate balancing act between green concerns, function, and efficiency. With this in mind, their recently completed [education center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects) in Nyanza, Rwanda is a veritable jack of all trades construction. The building uses natural ventilation, passive design, and recycled rainwater, while also being built largely out of [locally sourced materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school) such as clay, wicker, bricks and even papyrus. Dominikus Stark Architekten's greatest triumph with this community centre's design, however, is its multi-faceted layout which allows it to be used for a myriad of different purposes on any given day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Eco Architecture:** There is a growing trend for eco-friendly buildings such as the green education center in Rwanda, which indicates increased opportunities for architectural firms to explore and implement sustainable designs. - **Local Sourcing:** The use of locally sourced materials in construction like in the Nyanza education center in Rwanda is becoming a popular trend, and there is an opportunity for related industries to increase their presence and promote sustainable practices. - **Multi-purpose Spaces:** The success of the multi-faceted layout in the Rwanda education center demonstrates a future trend for building designs that cater to multiple functions, providing opportunities for businesses to create functional and adaptable spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly buildings and work towards implementing sustainable designs in new projects. - **Construction Materials:** Industries that provide locally sourced materials can explore opportunities to develop sustainable development practices in their supply chains. - **Education:** There is a growing trend in designing educational spaces like the Nyanza education center that can serve multiple purposes, opening up opportunities for educators to explore more diverse learning models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Culturally Rooted Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Brutalist Converted Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago.md)