# Cardboard Bridges Japanese Architect's Eco-Friendly Bridge in France By Nisara | Published 2007-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-bridge-japanese-architect-creates-cardboard-bridge-in-france References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/07/bridge-made-of-paper-unveiled-in.html) This bridge, created by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, uses [eco-friendly, lightweight materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form). It is built over the Gordon River in southern France. The bridge is made from 281 [cardboard tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane), each 11.5 cm. across and 11.9 mm. thick. It is strong enough to carry 20 people at a time. The designer noted, "It is a very interesting contrast, the Roman stone bridge and the [paper bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1). Paper too can be permanent, can be strong and lasting. We need to get rid of these prejudices." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Structures:** The use of lightweight, eco-friendly materials for construction can be an emerging trend across various industries. - **Innovative Materials:** Using unconventional and non-traditional materials for building structures can become increasingly popular due to their unique properties. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Sustainable architecture practices incorporating recyclable materials can start gaining traction in building projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the development of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, furthering their commitment to a greener environment. - **Architecture:** Architects could explore using innovative materials in designing structures without compromising the overall integrity and strength of the project. - **Environmental Conservation:** The use of recyclable and eco-friendly materials in building projects can contribute to sustainable living, with minimal impact on nature and the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Crafted Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-log-house.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Weathering Steel Rolling Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cody-dock.md)