# 18-Hole Hotel Roofs The Underground Hersham Golf Club Lies Below the U.K. Greenbelt By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersham-golf-club References: [reardonsmith](http://www.reardonsmith.com/projects/hersham.html) For a while now, the urban mentality has been to build upward, but projects like the Hersham Golf Club point to a growing tradition of leaving landscapes intact. Designed by Matthew Guy of ReardonSmith Architects, the hotel and country club have been [carved into the earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia), leaving an expansive [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal) that complements the natural setting of Surrey and accommodates a golf course that's literally on-site. Incorporating [eco-friendly amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm) and a picturesque layout, the Hersham Golf Club is an exemplary project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Roof Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and developers to incorporate green roofs as a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing design element. - **Underground Construction:** Potential for construction companies to explore underground spaces as unique and innovative locations for hotels and other facilities. - **Eco-friendly Hospitality:** Growing demand for hotels and resorts that prioritize sustainable practices and offer eco-friendly amenities. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new design opportunities by incorporating green roofs into their projects. - **Construction:** Construction companies can consider underground construction as a niche market with potential for unique projects. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can differentiate themselves by prioritizing eco-friendly practices and offering sustainable amenities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Golf-Inspired Textural Club Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muni-indoor-golf-club.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Recycled Mini Golf Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-golf-course.md) - [Racket-Inspired Tennis Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-england-lawn.md) - [Oversized Thatched-Roof Health Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanserhof-sylt.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Luxe Canadian Golf Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longridge-partners.md)