# Sea Urchin Schoolhouses The SPACEPLATES Greenhouse by N55 and Anne Romme is Geometric By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-05-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceplates-greenhouse-n55-anne-romme References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/spaceplates-greenhouse-functions-as-classroom-growing-space.html) & [anneromme](http://anneromme.com/wordpress/projects/spaceplates/spaceplates-greenhouse-bristol/) The SPACEPLATES Greenhouse by N55 and Anne Romme is geometric. This structure works as a [greenhouse and classroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture), and was completed in 2012. It is located in a parking lot at the [South Bristol Skills Academy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonhap) in Bristol, UK. Greenhouses have varied climates to allow plants and food to grow in places where they would normally not surive. SPACEPLATES uses a [pure plate structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn) to create its curvature and has a strong thin exterior. It was constructed from four-millimeter aluminum plates screwed together with acrylic windows. The structure uses modern technology that resembles five giant connected bubbles with natural geometries like a sea urchin's shell. Another SPACEPLATES Greenhouse is being constructed in Prags Have, Copenhagen and will open the summer or fall of 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Greenhouses:** The use of geometric structures in greenhouses is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can enhance the efficiency and aesthetics of greenhouse design. - **Multi-functional Structures:** The integration of classrooms and other functionalities into greenhouse designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to maximize space and utility in educational and agricultural settings. - **Plate-based Construction:** The use of pure plate structures, such as the four-millimeter aluminum plates in the SPACEPLATES Greenhouse, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for lightweight, strong, and easily assembled architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agricultural Industry:** The agricultural sector can benefit from the adoption of geometric greenhouses that optimize growing conditions and maximize crop yields. - **Education Industry:** The integration of classroom spaces within greenhouse structures presents an innovative opportunity for hands-on learning and environmental education. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can explore the use of plate-based construction methods to create unique and visually striking architectural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md)