# Eco-Friendly Fungus Storefronts Olson Kundig Architects' Mushroom Farm Features Coffee Compost By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-farm References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/pop-up-farm-mushrooms-coffee-grounds.html) & [olsonkundigarchitects](http://www.olsonkundigarchitects.com/Projects/2195/Mushroom-Farm) It is appropriate that the [Mushroom Farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1) is located in Seattle, Washington, since it is the birthplace of one of the most popular and recognizable coffee brands in the world: [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greener-store). The Mushroom Farm repurposes coffee grounds from nearby cafes to create nutrient-rich compost for growing oyster mushrooms. Hence the correlation. Developed by [Olson Kundig Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxon-studio) in collaboration with CityLab7, an organization that explores issues related to climate change around the subject of food, the Mushroom Farm was placed in the storefront of a retail space. It is comprised of a cocoon-like tent structure made out of reclaimed plywood and heat-sensitive plastic sheeting. The Mushroom Farm contains 215 rustic mushroom growing bags, which visitors can peruse until Friday, March 23, 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | 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 Agriculture:** Opportunity for the development of innovative farming practices that repurpose organic waste. - **Circular Economy:** Disruptive potential for businesses to create value from waste materials through composting and recycling. - **Urban Farming:** Innovation possibilities in integrating farming systems into urban spaces to increase local food production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design sustainable and eco-friendly structures for urban farming initiatives. - **Coffee Industry:** Potential for coffee shops and cafes to explore partnerships and initiatives for repurposing coffee grounds. - **Food Retail:** Innovation potential in incorporating on-site mushroom farming in storefronts to provide fresh produce to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md) - [Cooling Mushroom Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [Mycelium-Clad Pavilion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-garden-and-building.md) - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md) - [3D-Printed Mycelium Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blast-studio.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md) - [Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-growing-kit.md)