# Clear Shimmering Structures ESBANM by Franklin Azzi Architecture is a Beautiful Eco Building By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esbanm-by-franklin-azzi-architecture References: [franklinazzi](http://www.franklinazzi.com/dotclear/index.php) ESBANM by Franklin Azzi Architecture is an exciting fusion of a greenhouse aesthetic and an educational imperative that will bring a bright and eco-friendly college space to Nantes, France. Known more formally as the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts de Nantes Métropole, ESBANM by Franklin Azzi Architecture is an educational facility that sits regally beneath a fantastic glass ceiling, which allows daylight to seep into the space and create a temperate micro-climate. The building's walls can be pulled back in warm weather so space within can be used for a multitude of events and functions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Architecture:** More architectural designs are embracing eco-friendliness and energy sustainability as key features. - **Adaptive Buildings:** The rise of buildings that adapt to changing weather and physical needs is underway. - **Multi-purpose Spaces:** More buildings are being designed with spaces that can serve multiple functions to maximize usage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to focus on eco-friendliness and adaptability in their designs. - **Education:** Educational institutions can take advantage of multi-purpose spaces to promote creativity and innovation in learning. - **Events and Hospitality:** The trend towards adaptive buildings means that more event and hospitality venues can be used across a wider range of seasons and conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Granite-Clad Coastal Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmond-simeoni-school-and-cultural-space.md) - [Low-Lying Limestone-Clad Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-building.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Leaf-Shaped Rooftop Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiv-nader-school.md)