# Green Home Workspaces The Intexure Architects Office Home is a Harmonious Construction By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intexure-architects-office-home References: [intexure](http://www.intexure.com/portfolio/residential/live-work-studio.html) This Intexure Architects Office Home is a harmonious combination of an efficient commercial building and a comfortable living space. Built on a site that was previously a landfill, the building is almost exclusively composed of materials from within a 500-mile radius of the site -- something that drastically cut down on the carbon footprint of its construction. Furthermore, the building is ideally aligned to make the most of [natural sunlight and heating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove). The building is so [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm) that it has earned a coveted LEED rating for an urban lot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 69% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** There is a trend of building structures with materials that have a low carbon footprint and using natural energy sources for illumination - **Green Workspaces:** More businesses are adopting eco-friendly initiatives and building workspaces that have a minimal environmental impact - **Sustainable Urban Development:** Cities are focused on creating a more sustainable urban environment by implementing green building practices that reduce carbon emissions and promote a healthy work environment ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to specialize in eco-friendly design and create sustainable living and workspaces - **Construction:** Construction companies have the ability to use sustainable materials and implement green building practices that reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and create a healthier work environment for occupants - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals have the opportunity to promote eco-friendly living and workspaces, helping clients find sustainable options that fit their needs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harella-house.md) - [Compact Civic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroud-green-housing-centre.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md) - [Vacant Wood-Clad Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichihara-life-and-work-commission-office.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md)