# Agriculture-Inspired Architecture The Fields of Knowledge Campus Focuses on a Sense of Community By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-of-knowledge References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/fields_of_knowledge_by_shaga_studio_auerbach_halevy_architects/) & [sha-ga](http://www.sha-ga.com/) The Fields of Knowledge, a design submission for a new [sustainable education campus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) in Ramat Efal, Israel, may looks like a typical series of structures at first, but upon careful inspection it becomes apparent that more thought has been put into its conception. Inspired by the memories of old [agriculture fields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland) in Ramat Efal, hence its name, the Fields of Knowledge campus weaves together exteriors and interiors for a rich and varied learning experience as well as a sense of community. It criticizes an existing plan to portion out the campus in three parts. A collaborative effort between Amsterdam-based firm SHaGa Studio and Israeli design partners Auerbach Halevy Architects, the Fields of Knowledge campus was shortlisted from over 50 entries and awarded the second prize. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Education:** Design sustainable education campuses that incorporate community spaces and emphasize students' interaction with nature. - **Agriculture-inspired Architecture:** Design buildings that are inspired by agriculture fields and incorporate the natural environment in their structures. - **Varied Learning Experience:** Design learning spaces that incorporate both exteriors and interiors to provide a diverse learning experience that promotes creativity and critical thinking. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Create sustainable and community-driven education campuses that provide a rich and varied learning experience. - **Architecture:** Design buildings that integrate with the natural environment and incorporate community spaces to create a sense of belonging. - **Sustainability:** Incorporate sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in architecture and education to reduce harm to the planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.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) - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Clustered Natural Campus Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hongik-university.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md)