# Eco-Friendly Nightclubs Greenhouse Opens in NYC (UPDATE) By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenhouse-nyc References: [nypost](http://www.nypost.com/photos/galleries/entertainment/pp_20081112_greenhouse/photo01.htm) & [greenhouseusa](http://www.greenhouseusa.com/) The Big [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-bkc) got a bit greener this week as the eco-friendly [Greenhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-happy-hour) nightclub opened its doors. The 6,000-square-foot club is the first in the state of New York to apply for LEED certification, and Greenhouse has a host of environmentally-conscious features to boost its chances for approval. Greenhouse is lit by LED lights throughout, and the electricity required to power the entire nightclub--from the dance floor lights to the powerful sound system--is entirely derived from wind power. The bathrooms are fitted with waterless urinals and low-flow toilets. Bamboo walls and eight varieties of actual leaves provide sustainable ambience. And the eco-friendly Greenhouse has even taken the extra measure to outfit its staff with Edun sustainable clothing, a venture Bono and his wife own that is based in Africa. Greenhouse is located at 150 Varick Street in SoHo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 29% | 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 - **LEED Certification:** Opportunity to create and certify environmentally-friendly buildings and venues. - **LED Lighting:** Potential for energy-efficient lighting solutions in various industries, including nightclubs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruption in the fashion industry by promoting sustainable and ethically-produced clothing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Innovating construction practices to meet LEED certification standards and create eco-friendly buildings. - **Lighting:** Developing energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for various applications, such as nightclubs and entertainment venues. - **Fashion:** Exploring sustainable clothing options and supporting ethical fashion brands like Edun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Pub Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pub-guide.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-pop-up.md) - [Alcohol-Free Members Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-nyc.md) - [Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-green-with-grass-not-glass.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-key-certification.md)