# Grass-Grazing Offices The Eneco Headquarters is Filled with Earth-Friendly Details By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eneco-headquarters References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/07/18/eneco-headquarters-in-rotterdam-by-hofman-dujardin-architects-and-fokkemapartners/) & [eneco](http://eneco.com/) Situated in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the Eneco Headquarters is designed to provide a healthy, green work environment -- which is fitting for this [sustainable energy corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27). Powered by [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring) and filled with oxygen-producing plants, the office reflects the company's mission to provide earth-friendly alternatives. Visitors and workers enter a spacious atrium that is the hub of the building -- is it just me or does it not look suspiciously like the Men in Black headquarters? To help define functional areas, [vibrant rugs and furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) have been clustered into color-coded "islands." Modular sofas allow employees to host impromptu meetings with just the right amount of privacy. Designed by the Hofman Dujardin Architects in collaboration with Fokkema&Partners, the Eneco Headquarters is brimming in earth-conscious details and work-friendly features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Workspaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the development of eco-friendly office designs and renewable energy-powered work environments. - **Biophilic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating workspaces that incorporate nature and promote employee well-being. - **Flexible Office Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing modular and adaptable office furniture and spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in designing sustainable and biophilic work environments for companies and organizations. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating renewable energy solutions into office buildings and workspaces. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating flexible and modular office furniture solutions for modern workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md)