# Environmental Building Envelopes La Rioja Technology Center has a Living Green Curtain By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-rioja-technology-center References: [architecture-view](http://www.architecture-view.com/2011/02/04/magnificent-la-rioja-technology-center-in-spain/la-rioja-technology-center-ground-structure/) & [f-o-a.net](http://www.f-o-a.net/) The 'La Rioja Technology Center' in Spain is a cutting-edge [eco-architecture structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house) designed by Foreign Office Architects to have a living and breathing green envelope. The building makes use of sloping cables that will eventually be completely covered by climbing plants. This green wall will eventually provide La Rioja Technology Center with all the [air-conditioning it will need](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna), but without requiring any energy. The green wall will also serve the dual purpose of helping to integrate the building and its occupants with their environment, which is something that can be difficult in a workplace that is largely focused on computers and computer usage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Living Green Envelopes:** The trend of incorporating living green walls into buildings for sustainable energy and environmental integration. - **Eco-architecture:** The trend of designing buildings with eco-friendly features and sustainable materials. - **Energy-efficient Cooling Solutions:** The trend of utilizing natural elements like climbing plants to provide energy-efficient cooling in buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** There are opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative eco-architecture structures with living green envelopes. - **Sustainable Construction:** The sustainable construction industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly features like living green walls. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can explore and develop energy-efficient cooling solutions using natural elements like climbing plants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Self-Cooling Exterior Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/promenade-building.md) - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md)