# Green Roof Service Stations Autogrill Opens Next Sustainable Ecogrills By Krzysztof Bielski | Published 2009-12-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-autogrill-in-italy References: [totaltool.it](http://www.totaltool.it) Italian [Autogrill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore) opened three eco service stations on Orte-Ravenna road with innovative constructions designed by Giulio Ceppi from Total Tool, Milano. The [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards), irrigated with rain waters, makes a high level of insulation and reduces the impact on the landscape. The building construction uses polystyrene blocks that are fully recyclable and insulating material, which are then covered by a layer of beton. Air conditioning is based on a special low-enthalpy system of geothermal production. All-in-all it allows to reduce Co2 emission by 75% while energy consumption is reduced to 35% compared with traditional cafeterias of this kind. Artificial lighting comes from LED technology and interior materials such as resin floor, are all natural and recyclable, too. It's a really unique [sustainable project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) that will be now developed further. This sustainable architecture is a great example of how design can impact our daily lives! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco Service Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable service stations that reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. - **Green Roof Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative construction methods that incorporate green roofs for improved insulation and reduced impact on the landscape. - **Low-enthalpy Geothermal Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize low-enthalpy geothermal systems for air conditioning in buildings to reduce energy consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly design principles into architecture to create environmentally conscious buildings. - **Alternative Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of low-enthalpy geothermal systems as a sustainable energy source for various applications. - **Food Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement eco-friendly practices and materials in the food service industry to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Motorway Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore.md) - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Green China-Based Coffee Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen.md) - [Green Cosmetics Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store.md)