# Louvered Library Architecture FJMT Distinguishes Craigieburn Library with a Louvered Appearance By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjmt References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/fjmt-craigieburn-library-australia-08-19-2014/) & [fjmt.au](http://www.fjmt.com.au/) The architecture firm FJMT has built the Craigieburn Library with a distinguished appearance defined by the use of louvers. The library is located in Australia, and also uses [material from the earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house), making it an eco-conscious design. The library actually won an award in 2014 for being a locally sourced and open design, making it accessible for a number of different people. According to DesignBoom, "the building is conceived as a composition of interlocking rectangular pavilions of varying heights and sizes," and this is what helps give it such a distinct look and feel. It also blends in well with the landscape, taking on a brown coloring that matches the dry landscape of this spot near Melbourne in Australia. The louvers will also allow people to enjoy the outdoors without becoming too hot. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/fjmt-craigieburn-library-australia-08-19-2014/), [fjmt.au](http://www.fjmt.com.au/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Louvered Architecture:** Opportunity for incorporating louvers in architectural designs to provide both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits. - **Eco-conscious Design:** Growing demand for environmentally friendly buildings that use sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. - **Open and Accessible Design:** Increasing emphasis on creating inclusive spaces that are easily accessible to people of all abilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate innovative design elements like louvers to create visually striking and functional buildings. - **Construction:** Need for skilled contractors and builders who can construct eco-conscious buildings using sustainable materials and techniques. - **Library and Cultural Institutions:** Focus on creating open, accessible libraries that cater to diverse user needs and provide inclusive spaces for learning and community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Wood-Lined London Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Script-Covered Library Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library.md)