# Paper Fan-Like Architecture The Green Solution House Takes Sustainability to Another Level By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-solution-house References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/01/hotel-and-conference-center-green-solution-house-will-take-sustainability-to-a-new-level/) & [3xn.dk](http://www.3xn.dk/en/#/home/projects/projects_year/) The [Green Solution House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babendiekstrae-23) takes sustainable architecture to a whole new level. Designed and developed according to the principals of Cradle 2 Cradle, it is entirely built with either fully recyclable or biodegradable materials. Located on the Danish island of Bornholm, the Green Solution House could easily become the new standard of eco-friendly architecture. Designed by 3XN, which was headed by Kasper Guldager Jørgensen, the Green Solution House is to be an experimental conference center and hotel. In addition to its unique building materials, it also boasts the use of solar energy, rain water and an [integrated green houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen) that provide fruits and vegetables to the hotel restaurant. The [paper fan-like design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art) of the Green Solution House is captivating as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** An opportunity to explore innovative building materials and construction methods that prioritize environmental friendliness. - **Cradle 2 Cradle:** A chance to develop new solutions that focus on recycling and biodegradability throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project. - **Green Energy Integration:** An opening for incorporating renewable energy sources like solar power into the design and functionality of buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** A potential sector for implementing sustainable architectural practices and adopting eco-friendly materials. - **Hospitality:** An industry that can adopt sustainable design principles to create eco-friendly hotels and conference centers. - **Renewable Energy:** An opportunity to integrate renewable energy sources into buildings and infrastructure, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Sustainably Crafted Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-log-house.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md)