# Glass Greenhouse-Style Buildings Google Campus in Mountain View is Inspired by Its Surroundings By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-campus References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/27/8121229/google-new-glass-mountain-view-campus) & [google](http://www.google.com) Every Google Campus has its own personality and that is clearly evident in the proposal for the latest one set to be constructed in Mountain View. Appropriately taking on a mountainous aesthetic, it is perfectly described as a set of "glass greenhouse-style buildings" by The Verge. The biggest detail of this Google Campus design is a series of city block-sized canopies, which give the structures an airy and organic look. Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels from the [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) and Thomas Heatherwick of [Heatherwick Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1), the [Mountain View Google Campus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-mountain-hardwear) proposal is meant to be modular. Google reveals, "Instead of constructing immoveable concrete buildings, we’ll create lightweight block-like structures which can be moved around easily as we invest in new product areas." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Greenhouse Buildings:** As more companies prioritize sustainability, modular greenhouse-style buildings offer eco-friendly ways to expand business spaces. - **Airy and Organic Architecture:** Designing buildings with canopies and other features that promote an open and natural ambience creates unique experiences for customers and employees alike. - **Lightweight and Moveable Structures:** Businesses can embrace modular lightweight structures that can be rearranged as needed to accommodate growth and changes in product lines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Construction companies can adapt green building methods and modular designs to create ecologically sound and flexible structures, while offering unique building experiences. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can invest in contemporary designs that prioritize open, lightweight and natural architecture to attract more clients and raise property values. - **Technology:** Technology firms can integrate modular designs and lightweight structures into their buildings to foster creative work environments that can be reconfigured in line with changing strategic needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Tech Offices Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googleplex.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus.md) - [Campus-Based Cylindrical Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirage.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Factory-Adjacent Dynamic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus-1.md) - [Clustered Natural Campus Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hongik-university.md)