# Uber-Organic Offices The Award-Winning Harmonia 57 in Sao Paolo is as Green as it Gets By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-03-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-offices References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/03/harmonia-57-by-triptyque-architects.html) & [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/harmonia_57_office_building_sao_paulo_brasil_wins_zumtobel_built_award/) This year's Zumbotel Built 'Environment' award went to the Harmonia 57 project in San Paolo, Brazil. The award-winning [organic office building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office) was designed by [Triptyque Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22) and is an amazing sight to say the least. This office building is about as green as it gets, as most of its [exterior is covered by plant life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo). This is made possible by an irrigated mist system and organic concrete walls that act as pores for the building. This award-winning office space will definitely influence the shape and shade of things to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Architecture:** Designing buildings with an emphasis on incorporating natural elements and sustainable materials to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Biophilic Design:** Integrating nature, green spaces, and natural elements into indoor and outdoor environments, emphasizing the human-nature connection to improve productivity, health, and wellbeing. - **Sustainable Building Technologies:** Innovative building technologies that make it possible to incorporate sustainable materials, renewable energy sources, and environmentally friendly systems to reduce carbon footprint and promote energy efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and designers to explore new materials and sustainable building approaches that incorporate natural elements and promote environmental awareness. - **Green Building and Construction:** Opportunities for construction companies and developers to embrace green building standards, sustainable materials, and innovative technologies that reduce carbon footprint and promote energy efficiency. - **Environmental Consulting and Sustainability Services:** Opportunities to provide consulting and advisory services to businesses and organizations that seek to adopt sustainable practices, promote environmental awareness, and minimize their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md)