# College Enviropreneurship Maryland Institute College of Art Goes Super-Green at ICFF By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-ideas-maryland-institue-college References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/icff-green-ideas-from-mica-students.html) & [icff](http://www.icff.com/page/home.asp) At this year's ICFF ([International Contemporary Furniture Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-series)) the students of Maryland Institute College of Art came in full force with many [eco-changing ideas for a better world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition). The students of the the [Environmental Design BFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-baby-sunscreen) program and the Graphic Design MFA put together a formidable display of positive ideas to reduce energy consumption and improve quality of life. The ideas varied from technological items to simple do-it-yourself items. My personal favorite is a parking garage design that fills all suitable areas (roofs, siding and installed steps) with green areas of agriculture. These ideas are full of positives that we, as a world looking towards the greener side of life, should seriously take into consideration. Image Credit: Additional [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/mica_at_icff/discuss/72157618389602970/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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-design:** Designing environmentally friendly products and solutions to reduce energy consumption and improve quality of life. - **Green Architecture:** Incorporating green spaces and agriculture into urban infrastructure, such as parking garages, to create sustainable and visually appealing environments. - **Sustainable Innovation:** Developing new technological and do-it-yourself solutions that contribute to a greener world and promote a more sustainable way of living. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-design Industry:** Opportunity for companies to design and manufacture environmentally friendly products, embracing the demand for sustainable living. - **Architecture and Urban Planning Industry:** Potential for architects and urban planners to incorporate green spaces and agriculture into their designs, transforming infrastructure to be more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. - **Technology and DIY Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies and DIY enthusiasts to create and promote solutions that contribute to a greener world and sustainable lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Colorful Educational Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md)