# Sustainable Theatre Spaces (UPDATE) The Eco-Friendly La Llotja is a Green Success Story By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-la-llotja-theatre References: [e-architect](http://www.e-architect.co.uk/spain/la_llotje_theatre_lleida.htm) & [mecanoo.nl](http://www.mecanoo.nl/) The eco-friendly La Llotja Theatre is more than just a place for residents of Llieda, Spain to come for a night of live entertainment. With a bright, cheery and colorful exterior, the eco-friendly La Llotja Theatre is actually remarkable for its environmental innovations such as [solar energy generating panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre), thermal storage devices and a sprawling green roof. The green roof in particular is a spectacular feature as it helps keep the building cool and features some rare and beautiful flowers such as a wide variety of exotic roses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Theatres:** Opportunity for theatre spaces to implement sustainable practices, such as solar energy and green roofs. - **Environmental Innovations in Buildings:** Opportunity for buildings to adopt eco-friendly features like solar energy generating panels and thermal storage devices. - **Green Roofs:** Opportunity to integrate green roofs into building designs to improve energy efficiency and showcase rare and beautiful flowers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Theatre:** Potential for theatres to embrace sustainability and eco-friendly practices in their operations. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy companies to provide solar energy solutions and technologies for buildings. - **Landscaping and Horticulture:** Opportunity for landscaping and horticulture businesses to specialize in designing and maintaining green roofs with diverse flora. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archival Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre.md) - [Mass-Timber Lakeside Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-of-the-arts.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Stone Building Auditoriums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md)