# Sensational Sunrooms Studio d'ARC Retrofits 19th Century Building with Awesome Greenhouse By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-darc References: [sdapgh](http://www.sdapgh.com/projects.html#) Studio D'ARC proves their skill with state of the art retrofitting of a downtown Pittsburgh rooftop. When it comes to Green ecotecture, sometimes the challenge is not “how to [build something new from scratch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse),” but rather “how to improve what already exists.” Needless to say, [Studio d'ARC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house) resoundingly triumphant conversion of the building's rooftop space into a snazzy greenhouse/sunroom is astounding. Organizations like Studio d'ARC who are fighting the good fight to make the world just a little bit greener can definitely look up to these eco-warriors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 58% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Green Retrofits:** The trend of retrofitting existing buildings into green spaces is on the rise, providing opportunities for companies to specialize in retrofitting and eco-friendly materials. - **Sunroom Design:** There is a trend towards designing sunrooms which combine interior design with sustainable features such as the use of natural light and materials, creating a market for companies specializing in sustainable interior design. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The trend towards eco-friendly architecture is growing as individuals and businesses strive to make a smaller environmental impact, leading to opportunities for companies to specialize in sustainable building practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has opportunities to specialize in eco-friendly, sustainable building practices and retrofits of existing buildings. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry has opportunities to specialize in sustainable design practices for sunrooms and other green spaces. - **Construction:** The construction industry has opportunities to specialize in green retrofits of existing buildings, utilizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden Oasis Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-garden-house.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Mid-Century Home Modern Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventies-house.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Mid-Century Style Montreal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-ave-duchastel.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md)