# Influential Sustainable Sanctuaries The 'Faith in Place' Green Mosque Worships Nature Too By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faith-in-place-green-mosque References: [greenprophet](http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/11/the-greenest-mosque/) & [buildingcompetition.faithinplace.org](http://buildingcompetition.faithinplace.org/winners2.html) [Eco-friendly architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) can be applied to all sorts of buildings, and this 'Faith in Place' Green Mosque competition has brought the practice to the [religious realm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-aurobindo-integral-life-centre). With the winning entry submitted by Uri Tzarnotzky, Ziya Imren, Onat Oktem and Zeynep Oktem, this exceptional temple embraces the use of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaushala), low chemical emission adhesives, sealants and paints. Set to be built in Wisconsin, the 'Faith in Place' Green Mosque complex will house a wide variety of facilities and adhere to environmentally friendly operations beyond its construction, like energy and water efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Embrace sustainable materials and practices in building design and construction. - **Recycled Materials:** Incorporate recycled materials to reduce waste and environmental impact. - **Energy and Water Efficiency:** Design buildings that prioritize energy and water conservation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Explore innovative approaches to eco-friendly architecture and sustainable building practices. - **Construction:** Leverage recycled materials and green building techniques to create environmentally responsible structures. - **Renewable Energy:** Develop energy-efficient systems to support sustainable operations in buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perforated Pink Concrete Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebun-nessa-mosque.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Red Brick Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-ur-raiyan-mosque.md) - [Mandala-Shaped Meditation Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahamudra-meditation-centre.md) - [Cultural Civic Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ismaili-center-houston.md) - [Geometric Cone-Shaped Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bab-al-salam-mosque.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Classically Designed Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamluki-lancet-mosque.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md)