# Playground Buildings The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technische-universitat-slides References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/12/screw-stairs-ge.php) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5715949/giant-slides-should-be-obligatory-in-every-university-and-school-building) If I chose to pursue [secondary education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school) in Germany, it would have been solely based on the Technische Universitat slides you see before you now. Forget the moving staircases at Hogwarts, who wouldn't want to slip and slide to class? I wouldn't be surprised if random people popped in just to enjoy the Technische Universitat slides, which are located in Munich, once or twice. I mean, I don't think anyone can concentrate on education when the institution is on its way to becoming a [playground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Learning:** Learning environments that incorporate playground equipment or interactive designs. - **Experiential Education:** The incorporation of sensory experiences into education models. - **Alternative Transportation:** Use of non-traditional methods to move people through buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Installation of interactive playground equipment in school environments. - **Architecture and Design:** Designing sensory experiences into buildings. - **Transportation:** Designing non-traditional transportation methods within buildings, such as slides and other types of playground equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Barn-Style Teaching Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-house.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md)