# Green Historical Exhibits Smithsonian Displays Designs for New $500 Million Cultural Museum By TopDog | Published 2009-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smithsoniansalute References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/6_breathtaking_designs_new_africanamerican_museum_mall_25716) & [si.edu](http://www.si.edu/) The Smithsonian Institution held an exhibit of architectural designs being considered for the new [National Museum of African American History and Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-exploration). Six architectural firms were chosen to display their concepts for the $500 million-dollar project, which is to be built between [National Museum of American History](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-recycling) and the Washington Monument. Concept models can be found on display at the information center at the mall. The awe-inspiring models radiate the latest architectural feats of design and are to be constructed to conform to the [U.S. Green Building Council's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-fuel-system) sustainable building practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 2% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Opportunity to innovate in sustainable design practices for architectural firms. - **Historical Preservation:** Opportunity to disrupt the museum industry through the display of historical exhibits. - **Cultural Museums:** Opportunity to create culturally significant and impactful museums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to integrate sustainable practices and create unique designs. - **Museum:** Opportunity for museums to engage visitors with innovative and historically significant exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Built Public Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-exploration.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Time Capsule Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/america-250-time-capsule.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Desert-Inspired Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-museum-of-art.md) - [University Art Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum.md) - [Building Plan Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-2.md) - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md)