# Tree-Top Architecture The NL Architects Sozawe Creates a Tiered Eco-Friendly Office Building By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nl-architects-sozawe References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8236/nl-architects-sozawe.html) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) I’m truly heartened by the fact that so many new buildings being built across the globe are looking for ways to replace the greenery under them, such as the NL architects SOZAWE. A simple design, the eye-catching quality lies in its [tree-top tiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). Located in Groningen, the NL architects SOZAWE will be home to [office spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office), a large interior public space and 215 parking spaces. Take a look at this eco-friendly building, courtesy of DesignBoom.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | 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 - **Eco-friendly Buildings:** The trend of constructing eco-friendly buildings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop sustainable materials and technologies. - **Green Architecture:** The trend towards incorporating greenery into buildings offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create innovative designs that integrate nature and architecture. - **Sustainable Office Spaces:** The trend of designing sustainable office spaces provides disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop energy-efficient technologies and promote employee well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing eco-friendly building practices and incorporating green architecture into their designs. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating innovative designs that enhance sustainability and incorporate nature into buildings. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing energy-efficient technologies for sustainable office spaces and smart building management systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Urban Natural Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-national-des-forts.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Forested Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bath.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md)