# Garden-Shrouded Student Residences A Project at a Swiss University Will Have Plenty of Greenery By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-university References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/769453/durig-ag-designs-student-housing-for-university-of-lausanne) A project of Dürig AG, this stunning student residence concept is infused with green elements that inspire health, well-being and social interaction. A large circular structure with an interior courtyard, the structure will also serve as the athlete's village for the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The new garden-shrouded student residence at the [University of Lausanne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons) has a planned completion date of 2019. This innovative student residence design is forward-thinking in its inclusion of natural elements, especially considering the research that suggests nature provides therapeutic properties to busy, stress-ridden students. An example of the burgeoning [green architecture movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest), the project is sure to reflect the future of campus design now that student well-being and mental health has come to the forefront of student life discussions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Architecture Movement:** An opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate natural elements into building designs to promote health and well-being. - **Nature-inspired Student Residences:** An opportunity to create student housing that incorporates greenery and natural elements to enhance student well-being and promote a sense of community. - **Campus Design for Student Well-being:** An opportunity to prioritize mental health and student well-being in the design of university campuses, including the incorporation of gardens and natural spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** An industry that can explore innovative ways to incorporate natural elements into building designs. - **Real Estate:** An industry that can focus on developing student housing with nature-inspired designs to meet the demand for wellness-focused living spaces. - **Higher Education:** An industry that can invest in campus design that prioritizes student well-being, mental health, and a sense of community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Lush Garden Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md) - [Skylit Belgian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-winter-garden.md) - [Clustered Natural Campus Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hongik-university.md) - [Circular Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-o.md)