# Sustainable Fitness Centers Jean Marc Rivet Designs an Eco-Friendly French Gym By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-marc-rivet References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/french-architect-designs-unique-solar-powered-gym-with-a-rooftop-garden/) Jean Marc Rivet is a French architect who I believe has built the [fitness center of the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer). His [French gymnasium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club) boasts several eco-friendly innovations designed to cut down on the typically ravenous power consumption of modern-day athletic facilities. Jean Marc Rivet's structure incorporates [rooftop gardens to aid in insulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility), while a large skylight provides light during the day. Photovoltaic cells store the sun's energy during the day and use it to provide illumination after dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fitness Centers:** Developing fitness centers with sustainable features and technologies that reduce power consumption and promote eco-friendly practices. - **Rooftop Gardens in Athletic Facilities:** Implementing rooftop gardens in fitness centers to enhance insulation and create a greener environment. - **Photovoltaic Cells for Energy Storage:** Integrating photovoltaic cells in athletic facilities to harness solar energy, reducing reliance on conventional power sources and promoting renewable energy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can specialize in eco-friendly fitness center projects, incorporating sustainable features and technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies in the renewable energy sector can explore partnerships with fitness centers to implement photovoltaic cells and offer energy storage solutions. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness and wellness industry professionals can embrace the trend of sustainable fitness centers, elevating their brand image and attracting environmentally conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Revolutionary Fitness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-fitness-experience.md) - [Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md41.md) - [Insulated Timber Sports Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility.md) - [Modular Smart Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer.md) - [Sleek Tension-Mounted Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensui.md) - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md) - [Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-to-move.md)