# Intensely Icy Institutions Icelandic Institute of Natural History is an Epic Masterpiece By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icelandic-institute-of-natural-history References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/01/05/icelandic-institute-of-natural-history-by-arkis/) & [ark.is](http://www.ark.is/#/verk/natturufraedistofnun) You might not expect an Icelandic taiga to be home to a monolithic architectural achievement, but the Icelandic Institute of Natural History rises majestically out of the harsh environment with austere beauty. With a [double glass facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum) that takes advantage of the low angles of sunlight that Iceland enjoys for large parts of the year, and a host of other intelligent energy-efficient innovations, the Icelandic Institute of Natural History is a sight to behold. **Implications** - The Icelandic Institute of Natural History contains many different features, some of which include [50 offices for scientists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragon-intitute) and a [library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green) which contains a specimen. The building is a part of a larger plan for the Urridaholt development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 1% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The innovative use of double glass facade and intelligent energy-efficient innovations of Icelandic Institute of Natural History presents an opportunity for green building and sustainable architecture. - **Innovative Research Institutes:** The Icelandic Institute of Natural History offers inspiration for the design and construction of innovative and inspiring research institutes for scientific and educational purposes. - **Natural Light Design:** The Icelandic Institute of Natural History's design that takes advantage of natural light paves the way for natural light design and architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture Industry:** The Icelandic Institute of Natural History offers an opportunity for the architecture industry to focus on sustainable, eco-friendly building designs with an emphasis on natural lighting innovative energy-efficient solutions. - **Research and Education Industry:** The Icelandic Institute of Natural History presents a new model of research and educational institutions with emphasis on eco-friendliness and natural light design. - **Sustainability Industry:** The Icelandic Institute of Natural History as an architectural achievement in sustainability and energy efficiency presents an opportunity for the sustainability industry to innovate and promote eco-friendly designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jet-Black Sustainable Artful Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bua.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school.md) - [Rink-Turned Creative Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-island-museum.md) - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md) - [Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-coastal-nature-and-sport-fishing.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md)