# Hempcrete Garden Office Studios Van Laethem Architecten Creates the New Garden Office By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-office-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/26/van-laethem-architecten-hempcrete-studio-belgium/?li_source=LI&li_medium=rhs_block_2) & [vanlaethem-architecten.be](https://vanlaethem-architecten.be/)  Belgian design studio Van Laethem Architecten has worked to create a new [garden office studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimoflage) using natural materials. The team uses [hempcrete and cedar shingles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proclamation-house) to form the small garden office for the team's staff in Alken. It is located in the back garden of Chris Van Laethem's home, who is the founder of the studio. The building creates [workspace for up to three people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshed). Van Laethem explained to Dezeen "Except for the foundation of the outer walls, no concrete was used. The chosen materials for the floor, walls and ceiling make the structure and finishing at the same time. There is no intention of hiding, disguising or enhancing them. Natural materials therefore create a natural atmosphere. There is no need to add anything." Image Credit: Tom Frederix ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 33% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Building Materials:** The use of hempcrete and cedar shingles in construction represents a shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable building materials. - **Small-scale Workspaces:** The creation of compact garden office studios highlights a trend towards flexible and versatile workspaces for remote or small-team working environments. - **Nature-integrated Design:** Blending natural materials with architectural design encourages a connection to the environment, promoting well-being and sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Green Architecture:** Innovations in eco-friendly materials like hempcrete offer significant potential to transform the green architecture industry. - **Remote Work Solutions:** The development of small garden offices is reshaping the remote work solutions industry by providing adaptable and sustainable workspaces. - **Natural Construction Materials:** Using materials such as hempcrete signifies a growing interest in the natural construction materials industry, emphasizing durability and environmental harmony. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Tranquil Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuinhuis-atelier.md) - [Earthy Tonal Tiled Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-shed-1.md) - [Textured Modern House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-house.md) - [Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-facade.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Garden-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demountable-pavilion.md) - [Window-Accented Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdant-house.md) - [Micro Backyard Work Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-office.md) - [Corten-Clad Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-studio-1.md)