# Eco-Friendly Architecture ReCURSO Houses By Ayman | Published 2008-03-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recurso-houses References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/19/rethinking-resources/) & [recursostudio](http://www.recursostudio.com/) Lets start with the fact that forty percent of the world´s energy is used by buildings. And that more than fifty percent of the greenhouse gases come from buildings and the construction industry. Now we have a basic understanding of how crucial and important it is to have an eco-friendly building practice. [Mexican architectural firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-girasol), ReCURSO Studios, understood these eye-opening facts when they set out to design this modern showcase of low impact, [sustainable architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture). **Implications** - ReCURSO's central focus is raising awareness about how the construction industry works with regard to environmental damage. The company is conscious of the materials used throughout this process, with their newest project boasting a [minimal footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-residu). Hopefully other construction companies will be inspired to think green along the way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Construction Practices:** An increasing trend in the construction industry is the shift towards eco-friendly construction practices, and companies that adopt these practices can capitalize on a growing market of environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Architecture:** There is a growing trend towards sustainable architecture, as consumers and businesses alike prioritize environmentally-responsible design. - **Low-impact Construction:** A trend in the construction industry is the adoption of low-impact construction methods, which helps minimize damage to the environment and can appeal to consumers who value sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Construction Industry:** Construction companies can leverage the trend towards eco-friendly construction practices by adopting sustainable building techniques and materials. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable architecture by incorporating environmentally-conscious design principles into their work. - **Green Building Industry:** The trend towards sustainable architecture and low-impact construction methods has given rise to a green building industry that provides eco-friendly products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Green Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Rural Cork Block Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-and-wood-house.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md)