# Grass Buildings Kadawittfeldarchitektur Austrian Kindergarten Makes Education Green By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grass-buildings-kadawittfeldarchitektur-austrian-kindergarten References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/06/10/kindergarten-sighartstein-by-kadawittfeldarchitektur/#more-32268) & [kadawittfeldarchitektur.de](http://www.kadawittfeldarchitektur.de/) Made by architects Kadawittfeldarchitektur, this Austrian kindergarten has metal detailing that makes the building look like it is covered in blades of grass. Besides housing a [kindergarten classroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyngyszem), this building also has access to a garden and floor to ceiling windows. This building by Kadawittfeldarchitektur also has green details like a natural rubber floor. **Implications** - The role of kindergarten and [primary school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten) is to inspire children and foster creativity. Uplifting, creative and whimsical exterior designs reinforce this message even before the child enters the classroom. By adding a [nature-inspired facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiv-nader-school), the educators of this Austrian kindergarten also have an opportunity to introduce environmentalism and the need to take care of the Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity to incorporate nature-inspired facades in educational buildings to promote environmentalism and a connection to nature. - **Whimsical Exterior Designs:** Using creative and uplifting exterior designs in kindergarten and primary school buildings to inspire children and foster creativity. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Using green details and sustainable materials in educational buildings to promote environmental consciousness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore incorporating nature-inspired designs in educational buildings to create an eco-friendly learning environment. - **Education:** Educators can use whimsical exterior designs as a way to inspire and engage children in their learning journey. - **Construction:** Companies can focus on using sustainable building materials in the construction of educational buildings to promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Kindergarten Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyngyszem.md) - [Cuboidal Primary School Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md)