# LEED-Certified Coffee Huts The Starbucks Colorado is Smaller & More Portable for World Domination By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-colorado References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670889/an-experimental-new-starbucks-store-tiny-portable-and-hyper-local) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.com/) One coffee chain comes to mind when the phrase 'world domination' is used and the [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coffee-house) Colorado store will certainly further this claim. It is a smaller, portable alternative to the other coffee shops, allowing easier infiltration in cities around the globe. Of course, the Starbucks Colorado is also an [eco-friendly version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staten-island), boasting a LEED-certified status, which not many cafes can lay claim to. Based around a number of important factors including the environment, localism, market growth as well as low-cost and low-risk expandability, the Starbucks Colorado is made out of gorgeous old Wyoming snow fencing. Anthony Perez, a senior concept design manager, envisioned the original prefab Starbucks store. He says, "To both build scale while having things be locally relevant, that’s really a designer’s problem to solve." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prefab Architecture:** Creating smaller, portable structures to make expansion faster and easier. - **Eco-friendly Certifications:** Designing buildings to be environmentally sustainable and promoting green initiatives. - **Localized Branding:** Tailoring brand designs to fit local aesthetics and promote individuality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Shops:** Opportunities to expand and differentiate by creating more eco-friendly, portable and unique experiences. - **Prefab Architecture:** Opportunities to use eco-friendly materials to create smaller, portable structures that can be used in various industries. - **Green Certification Services:** Providing specialized certification services for businesses that prioritize sustainability and eco-friendliness in their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restored Cafe Culture Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coffee-house.md) - [Green China-Based Coffee Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen.md) - [Abandoned Coffee Shop Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-coffee-shop.md) - [Coffee Kiosk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valley-fair-kiosk.md) - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Autonomous Coffee Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costa-coffee-5.md) - [Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-kirishima-shuzo.md) - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md) - [EV-Charging Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-stations.md)