# Sustainable Churches The Kuokkala Church in Finland is a Low-Impact House of Worship By manzil | Published 2010-08-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuokkala-church References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/18/kuokkala-church-by-lassila-hirvilammi/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/18/kuokkala-church-by-lassila-hirvilammi/) Finnish architects Lassila Hirvilammi and Luonti have designed the stunning Kuokkala Church in Jyväskylä, Finland, which has a relatively low environmental impact. The church and [separate steeple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiruna-church) are fitted with natural materials that have no adverse effect on the church's surroundings. The Kuokkala Church is a [wooden structure supported by spruce lattice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri) and outfitted with lime wood altar furniture and ash wood furnishings. The three-story building also contains a daycare center, meeting rooms and an office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-impact Design:** Creating buildings and structures with minimal environmental impact. - **Use of Natural Materials:** Incorporating sustainable and renewable materials into architectural designs. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** Designing buildings that serve multiple purposes and accommodate diverse needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative techniques for sustainable and eco-friendly building designs. - **Woodworking:** Utilizing wood as a primary material in construction projects, promoting sustainability and energy efficiency. - **Community Centers:** Creating multi-functional spaces that cater to various community needs, such as educational and cultural activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoo-house.md) - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md)