# Green Art Galleries Pasadena's Descanso Gardens to Add Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sturt-haaga-gallery-of-art-descanso References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/green-gallery-transforms-garage.php) & [descansogardens.org](http://www.descansogardens.org/site/HaagaGallery.cfm) The Descanso Gardens in Pasadena, California is already an incredible green place, but with the addition of the Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso, it's bound to get a lot greener. The 2,800 square-foot, $2.1 million Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso will debut in March 2010. The gallery will shoot for a silver LEED certification, and according to [Tree Hugger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-perspectives), its [green elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art) include end-block wood flooring, waterless urinals and low-flow toilets, a tankless water system, recycled linen insulation, formaldehyde-free drywall, low-VOC paints, plenty of skylights, and low-voltage fluorescent light on auto-dimmers. The Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso will showcase art from both [world-renowned artists and regional artists alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numu-boutique-hotel); its picturesque garden setting should make for a gorgeous spot to enjoy art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Art:** Opportunities for artists to create and showcase environmentally friendly art using sustainable materials. - **Green Architecture:** Innovations in eco-friendly building design and construction for art galleries and cultural institutions. - **Art in Nature:** The integration of art and nature, creating immersive experiences in outdoor gallery spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sustainable and eco-friendly gallery spaces. - **Construction and Architecture:** Opportunities to incorporate green building practices and technologies in the construction of art galleries and cultural institutions. - **Environmental and Landscape Design:** Innovative approaches to designing outdoor gallery spaces that harmonize art and nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Garden Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calder-gardens.md) - [Comprehensive Gallery Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulwich-picture-gallery.md) - [Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Redesigned Desert Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-springs-residence.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Sustainable Futures Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-city.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Commercial-Transformed Artful Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-1.md)